as in to evangelize
to deliver a sermon
a minister who loves to preach
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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
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Fallen Bikers and Riders founder preaches safety, especially to newer motorcyclists, while on the road.
—Alexis Martin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In general, the Augustinians are considered a missionary order who teach and preach.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Swaggart preached the gospel of Jesus Christ on television longer than any other American evangelist in history, according to his ministry website.
Swaggart, who was born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, launched into full-time ministry in 1955.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
According to King, the top 1% of professionals preach positivity to themselves.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2025
From some of the most powerful seats in the world, politicians preached collective action, trying to appease the fears of an already concerned youth.
—Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
Roy would never miss a service he was scheduled to preach.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
And that’s an awful double standard for an advisor to live under while preaching financial stability and wealth management to their clients.
—Marc Rogers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
An energetic 60-year-old with a white goatee and penchant for preaching in sneakers and jeans, Berger has strong views on a wide range of issues, including economic policy and public health.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Many are not preaching compassion, or how to love one’s neighbor, or how to bring about unity in our communities.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
But the money didn't go for preaching.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
The California artist took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday preaching a message of unity and love.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
Eventually, however, viewers began to recognize it as Jakes’ 2000 Woman Thou Art Loosed sermon, with Java reciting much of it line-for-line while implementing a whooping style of preaching that Jakes and other Black pastors are known for.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Keeping a good habit isn't easy, but one mental hack that can help with staying consistent is preaching about it, says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Fallen Bikers and Riders founder preaches safety, especially to newer motorcyclists, while on the road.
—Alexis Martin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In general, the Augustinians are considered a missionary order who teach and preach.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Swaggart preached the gospel of Jesus Christ on television longer than any other American evangelist in history, according to his ministry website.
Swaggart, who was born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, launched into full-time ministry in 1955.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
According to King, the top 1% of professionals preach positivity to themselves.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2025
From some of the most powerful seats in the world, politicians preached collective action, trying to appease the fears of an already concerned youth.
—Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
Roy would never miss a service he was scheduled to preach.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Noun
Goines returned to the church in October to continue preaching and is listed as the lead pastor on the church’s website.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
And that’s an awful double standard for an advisor to live under while preaching financial stability and wealth management to their clients.
—Marc Rogers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
An energetic 60-year-old with a white goatee and penchant for preaching in sneakers and jeans, Berger has strong views on a wide range of issues, including economic policy and public health.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 28 Feb. 2025
Many are not preaching compassion, or how to love one’s neighbor, or how to bring about unity in our communities.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
But the money didn't go for preaching.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
The California artist took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday preaching a message of unity and love.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
Eventually, however, viewers began to recognize it as Jakes’ 2000 Woman Thou Art Loosed sermon, with Java reciting much of it line-for-line while implementing a whooping style of preaching that Jakes and other Black pastors are known for.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Keeping a good habit isn't easy, but one mental hack that can help with staying consistent is preaching about it, says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preaching
Noun
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On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the indoor spaces and rooftop garden, the campus also has a 2,000-square-foot teaching garden, electric bike charging stations and trails connecting to the Crystal Bridges campus.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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More than 70 percent of new teachers who are career changers require additional education in methods and theories of teaching, according to the superintendent.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the classroom wall giggling erupted, which rendered my exhortations futile.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Those listening filled his chestnut exhortations with their unfocussed yearnings.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Noun
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At one such gathering last year, a young aspiring academic sat before a tipsy crowd and delivered a lecture on Robin Hood.—
Abigail Ingram,
National Review,
28 July 2025
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The new approach doesn’t just end the lectures, but also the pretense that soft power was ever really about people’s dignity or freedom rather than about access and control.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Three Keys From Astronomer's Response Astronomer's handling of this incident offers three important lessons in modern crisis management: 1.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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At least, that’s the lesson that Connor Hubbard, the creator behind the viral vlog account Hubs.life_, is learning right now.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Saturday afternoon will feature the main event, when the four former players will take the stage, unveil their Hall of Fame busts and give speeches.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who delivered the longest speech in House history while trying to stall the bill, said the changes will hurt households and communities nationwide.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Companies like Paramount, and billionaires like Jeff Bezos, may fear interference in everything from mergers to drug regulation to space flight.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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Like your ego almost has to move out of the way and make room for the exchange to take place without interference.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Opt-in systems are most effective when paired with instruction about disasters and how to respond to warnings, Sellnow said, making education a crucial responsibility of local governments.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ripa's follow-up instructions, however, sent him off the deep end.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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“Preaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preaching. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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