as in to rant
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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Recent Examples of pontificate
The writer, so able to pontificate at length about ideas, struggles to untangle his feelings for both women.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Today, listening to coaches with multi-million-dollar contracts pontificate about the virtues of the bygone era of amateur athletics reminds you of dinosaurs with one foot stuck in the tar pits.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Nobody can know for sure what the future of luxury holds, but last month Robb Report brought together a host of industry insiders to pontificate on the subject.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
During Pope Francis’ pontificate, the Vatican’s engagement with the world of sport has ramped up significantly.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Today, listening to coaches with multi-million-dollar contracts pontificate about the virtues of the bygone era of amateur athletics reminds you of dinosaurs with one foot stuck in the tar pits.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Nobody can know for sure what the future of luxury holds, but last month Robb Report brought together a host of industry insiders to pontificate on the subject.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
During Pope Francis’ pontificate, the Vatican’s engagement with the world of sport has ramped up significantly.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontificate
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Recounting being home with Ventura in April 2018, Morgan said Combs turned up unannounced and started ranting about Ventura cheating on him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Scouts raved about his physical, 6-foot-5 frame and his 98 mph fastball.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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In a statement in March, Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox raved about working with Backstreet Boys and other artists on the duets project.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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“Pontificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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