as in teaching
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as in evangelizing
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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Recent Examples of preaching
Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Jud sees faith as redemptive, having turned to it after causing the death of a fellow boxer in his youth, while Wicks uses shame in his preaching.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
According to a release, at the center of the memorial is a slightly larger than life size bronze of King preaching, in a welcoming gesture.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
Boys Go to Jupiter captures an adolescent malaise without talking down to its teens — there is no preaching about real jobs, responsibilities, or five-year plans.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Her role includes supervising program staff and overseeing church programs as well as assisting in the preaching, teaching and pastoral ministry of the church.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Kiffin, though, appears to be preaching patience.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has been preaching clean play and a reduction in penalties for weeks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Others are preaching patience, but acknowledge that the status quo is unacceptable.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Franklin, who is also a minister, was inspired to tell this particular Bible story after preaching a sermon series on singleness and relationships.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has been preaching rushing with vision in order to keep the defense focused from game to game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, the Game and Fish Department has been preaching vigilance among boaters and anglers, urging them to fully clean their watercraft before moving to another lake or reservoir.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Pundits have always dominated the ranks of posters on social media, but now the masses of silent followers are declining, and continued posting risks preaching to accounts of the converted, the disengaged, or the defunct.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Jim Bakker typically handled the preaching on the show while his wife did the singing.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Jud sees faith as redemptive, having turned to it after causing the death of a fellow boxer in his youth, while Wicks uses shame in his preaching.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
According to a release, at the center of the memorial is a slightly larger than life size bronze of King preaching, in a welcoming gesture.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
Boys Go to Jupiter captures an adolescent malaise without talking down to its teens — there is no preaching about real jobs, responsibilities, or five-year plans.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Her role includes supervising program staff and overseeing church programs as well as assisting in the preaching, teaching and pastoral ministry of the church.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Verb
The church is surely about practicing 'love thy neighbor,' not just preaching it.
—Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Kiffin, though, appears to be preaching patience.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has been preaching clean play and a reduction in penalties for weeks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Others are preaching patience, but acknowledge that the status quo is unacceptable.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Franklin, who is also a minister, was inspired to tell this particular Bible story after preaching a sermon series on singleness and relationships.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has been preaching rushing with vision in order to keep the defense focused from game to game.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
In Arizona, the Game and Fish Department has been preaching vigilance among boaters and anglers, urging them to fully clean their watercraft before moving to another lake or reservoir.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Pundits have always dominated the ranks of posters on social media, but now the masses of silent followers are declining, and continued posting risks preaching to accounts of the converted, the disengaged, or the defunct.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preaching
Noun
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The early Christian movement was basically a first-century Jewish renewal movement, which, because of both the teaching and then the death and resurrection of Jesus, quickly became a Jewish renewal movement for the world.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are various teaching resources available to enhance the individual perspective on libido and how any individual might like to experience it.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Previously, new languages could emerge from individuals or small teams evangelizing their approach to potential contributors and users.—
Stephen Cass,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Sep. 2025
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Another state legislative proposal to allow public districts to hire school chaplains, which critics view as an underhanded attempt at evangelizing to students, has only succeeded in Texas and Florida.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the new Wake Up Dead Man, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates the death of a monsignor seconds after his last sermon.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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After 2018, Jin transformed Zion Church into a semi-virtual network, uploading sermons online and encouraging members around the country to gather and watch sessions together.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all the moralizing from the media in the early days of COVID, under Biden everything was suddenly fine.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Or the moralizing at the end of the show, when the audience, in sympathy with the Phantom, is asked to unmask.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The exhortation from players and fans alike is directed toward Bubacarr Jallow, and encapsulates the unique, aggressive style the senior defender and midfielder exudes.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Who knows — this one might, in tiny increments, one acoustic guitar lick or exhortation to live fully at a time.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chapter Five is actually just a lecture that somebody gives—somebody who turns out to be the protagonist, Tunde.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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But at a lecture in Tel Aviv, Israel, about 25 years ago, the audience’s response took Lack by surprise.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his second act, writing has become a way to continue to be relevant and share his experiences and life lessons.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s a great lesson for coaches.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Don't sweat it — music aficionados can tune in and rock out to all of the stellar performances, speeches, and festivities via livestream this year.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, Victoria gave Brooklyn a special nod while thanking her children during a speech.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Preaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preaching. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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