soapboxes

Definition of soapboxesnext
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
  • In Europe, especially, several far-right and nationalist parties have made electoral gains on anti-immigrant platforms, including in Germany, France, Austria, and Italy.
    Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • These costs do not include the fees that come with basic cable packages or high-speed Wi-Fi that is needed to accommodate the platforms.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • In an early morning police visit, investigators from the sexualized violence against children, child and youth pornography unit accuse Philip of being active in online chat forums where men share footage of kids.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • County commissioners have not scheduled any public meetings about WakeMed but will be paying attention to the hospital forums, spokeswoman Dara Demi wrote in an email.
    Richard Stradling, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
  • Bands that had broken up have reformed, playing bigger venues than ever and creating some of the best music of their careers.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 May 2026

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

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