speechifying

Definition of speechifyingnext
present participle of speechify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechifying
Verb
  • In addition to Trump speaking to players over speakerphone, the White House and the President also touted the men’s team’s win over Canada on social media.
    Connor Greene, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The general has said that any operation would be made all the more difficult by a lack of allied support, this person said, speaking like others on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
    John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If Schoen is talking money but doesn’t have the final call on contracts, how will that impact which players the Giants ultimately both pursue and sign?
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Lisa Rinna's lips were made for talking.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And the longer the work stoppage goes on, the more union leadership risks the appearance of preaching one thing and doing another.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
  • During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in preaching, teaching, administrative oversight or leadership functions within the church and school, according to the statement.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Federal and state regulators have accused the company of falsely advertising to consumers that its cars are capable of fully driving themselves.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Each day a rental operates without registration can count as a separate offense and advertising an unregistered STR can also bring a $125 per day fine.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.
    Brian Rosenzweig, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
  • In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring, broadcasting it throughout the root zone.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The company said it was advised that broadcasting the segment could trigger Federal Communications Commission equal-time rules requiring other candidates in the race be given similar exposure.
    Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Speechifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speechifying. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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