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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
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.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soapboxes
Noun
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From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The move comes after Meta and the tech industry more broadly have grappled with criticisms from parents and lawmakers that online platforms aren’t doing enough to protect children online.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Weddings caught in shutdown chaos Nuptials planned amid the federal government shutdown are in limbo as popular wedding venues shutter or experience low staffing.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigators have uncovered a massive black-market supply chain flooding bars, venues and homes with counterfeit liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Soapboxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soapboxes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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