1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
wanted to retire quietly and without all the blather of an office send-off
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2
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
dismissed the whole election as just so much blather
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as in to blabber
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Recent Examples of blather
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
So if vague reassurances are so bad, and giving reasons is so good, then why is our world full of so much empty, unpersuasive blather?
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Back to the twists, in the scene where Anna is on the truth serum and is blathering, what is the truth serum that is used and how did that idea come about?
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Noun
The result is just old-fashioned cinematic fools’ gold, in which sensationalistic blather poses as social commentary.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
So if vague reassurances are so bad, and giving reasons is so good, then why is our world full of so much empty, unpersuasive blather?
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
As Wharton continues to blather at June, Luke, Rita and a bunch of others move from the back of the crowd to the front.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Back to the twists, in the scene where Anna is on the truth serum and is blathering, what is the truth serum that is used and how did that idea come about?
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blather
Noun
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The incident wasn’t the first time Nixon caused a commotion on the House floor over redistricting.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Noun
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But anatomically speaking, this is absolute nonsense.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Travelers say they're done listening to the nonsense they've been fed.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But rather than keep his discover quiet, the OP—much to everyone else's disappointment—blabbered.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Frozen fresh peppers are excellent for stir frys, soups, stews, sauces, and more.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Seemingly sporting strange rooftop structures, these vehicles are causing something of a stir in the news cycle.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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If the holes appear shallow, then they could be made by squirrels, looking for places to store nuts, or by skunks and raccoons, digging for grubs.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Some foods - like whole grains, kale, nuts and seeds - are good sources of insoluble fiber, which helps keep digestion moving.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Erinys doesn't prate about democracy or social betterment but simply guards oil pipelines.—
Bruce Sterling,
WIRED,
1 July 2004
Noun
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In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Some argue that parking, sewer and garbage – the infrastructure designed for single-family homes – is being stretched too thin.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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However, the playoffs have delivered over and over to viewers and rewarded us for putting up with garbage regular-season games.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Blather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blather. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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