as in evangelized
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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Recent Examples of preached
Leo has emerged as strong critic of the conflict and his speech again preached a message of peace and rebuked leaders using religious language to justify war.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo prayed under a tent looking out over the ruins of the ancient Roman city, including its theater, market and basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The Vatican said that the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Paul Maurice has preached that the Florida Panthers finish the season the right way.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The Vatican said that the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
On Sundays, O’Neal’s father preached hope from the pulpit, stories of his family intertwined with morals and truths and parables.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Pages admits that coaches had preached the value of plate discipline to him for awhile.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
After being encouraged to read the Beatitudes, Long Rife committed her life to Christianity, later going to Faith Bible College back in Iowa and joining a barnstorming team that preached the gospel while entertaining fans across Asia.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Leo prayed under a tent looking out over the ruins of the ancient Roman city, including its theater, market and basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The Vatican said that the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Paul Maurice has preached that the Florida Panthers finish the season the right way.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The Vatican said that the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
On Sundays, O’Neal’s father preached hope from the pulpit, stories of his family intertwined with morals and truths and parables.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Pages admits that coaches had preached the value of plate discipline to him for awhile.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
After being encouraged to read the Beatitudes, Long Rife committed her life to Christianity, later going to Faith Bible College back in Iowa and joining a barnstorming team that preached the gospel while entertaining fans across Asia.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preached
Verb
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As the genre eventually called alt-country calcified in Souled American’s wake, luminaries like John Darnielle, Will Oldham, and Tweedy himself all evangelized about the Chicago group without ever replicating their sound.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At least my mother was one of those who sermonized that sentiment.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Preached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preached. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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