speechify

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Recent Examples of speechify That’s less the case in the equally unproductive covid-era, where the co-hosts, broadcasting from their homes, are now given minute-long soapboxes to speechify on the issue du jour. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 There is a good deal of speechifying — indeed, the finale is made up of literal speeches — to make big points and to let the actors run. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2020 Senators now have a chance to speak in the Senate chamber for the first time during the trial, with 10 minutes allotted to each of them to speechify. — Noah Weiland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2020 In years past, realignment was fraught, as caucus-goers would (often loudly) cajole and speechify in an effort to convince their friends and neighbors to join their preferred candidate. — Time, 2 Feb. 2020 Of all the candidates, Warren had the easiest time answering questions directly and briefly rather than speechifying. — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2019 Which brings me back to Papou Pete, who didn’t like speechifying politicians. — John Kass, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechify
Verb
  • After the game, manager Hinch spoke about planning the special moment ahead of Verlander’s official retirement with the help of Upton.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • If your flight is impacted, speak to a customer service agent at the airport and Hopper recommends reaching out to the airline through their app or by giving them a call at the same time as well.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of the live stream being cut, or at the very least muted between players talking to reporters, KCRA's rolled on, and two female reporters in attendance were caught making quite the admissions about LaVine and Simmons.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Following the operation, Dasha will be on complete vocal rest — absolutely no talking allowed — for two weeks, then will begin vocal rehab to learn how to talk and sing properly a few weeks later.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cottonseed boosters proclaimed a transformation of waste into wealth.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Speechify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speechify. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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