sermonized

verb

past tense of sermonize
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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Recent Examples of sermonized At least my mother was one of those who sermonized that sentiment. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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preached
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  • Not picking a lane From Day 1 on the job, Yzerman preached patience.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Signing Arnold, who is currently surrounded by significant uncertainty, would counter the principles Glenn has preached over the past 17 months.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
Definition of preached

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“Sermonized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermonized. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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