soapboxes

plural of soapbox
as in platforms
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views

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Recent Examples of soapboxes What’s needed now is the will to step off our soapboxes and into the weeds of civic life. Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025 European heads-of-state may get on their soapboxes daily and talk about the need to defend Ukraine lest a Russian victory emboldens Moscow to attack NATO territory, their Ukraine policy is built on reducing risk. Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Fans can watch the tournament across several platforms such as beIN Sports, SuperSport, and the CAF TV platform.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • For decades, every movie remained in cinemas for at least 90 days before heading to digital platforms.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • However, some online forums describe high-pressure sales tactics from company representatives when receiving quotes.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The trial was being debated in many forums in the mountaineering world.
    William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • In 2023, lawmakers gave it and other major sports venues in the state the right to set up sports betting hubs that could bring in millions of dollars.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

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“Soapboxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soapboxes. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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