as in preached
to deliver a sermon
did not believe that it was the president's place to sermonize, especially to other world leaders
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The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Schlossnagle and assistant coach Troy Tulowitzki have preached the patient approach.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Sermonized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermonized. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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