as in vocal
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as in speaking
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the naturalist is known for her willingness to expatiate on any number of issues relating to wildlife and the environment
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatiating
Adjective
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Within the entertainment industry, there’s a small but vocal constituency.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025 -
This is also not the ideal scenario for Arenado, who has been vocal about his desires to compete for a championship-level club — something the Cardinals do not project to be in the immediate future.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Perhaps a more communicative run-up on expectations or an approach that features more competitive offers to kick off the negotiations could go a long way to keeping the conversations more positive and less combative.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Minimalist Style According to Orth, people with yellow auras are typically intellectual, creative, and communicative, with a sunny and optimistic disposition.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When these are converted into one-way attack drones, also known as loitering munitions, the result is a seriously expansive single-use item.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bentz represents an expansive rural district encompassing two-thirds of eastern Oregon.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While Chastain offered little when asked how his conversation with Hocevar transpired, Blaney was more loquacious.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Related Stories Movies Quiet Berlin Market Wraps With Few Big Deals But Some Optimism Movies 'Khartoum' Review: Experimental Doc Poignantly Captures the Crisis in Sudan Kontinental '25 The Bottom Line Thought-provoking and loquacious.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In her confusion about so much in her life, the usually talkative Suzy simply stops speaking.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adrien is very engaged in the moment and is able to switch over and be sociable and talkative.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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