as in ranted
disapproving
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
We had to listen to her pontificate about the best way to raise children.
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Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, ranted about a man 'who destroyed' her life' on Telegram.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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That was something actress Carol Kane, Keaton's long-term friend, raved about at the time.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pontificated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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