BLATHERING (ON) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

blathering (on)

verb

Definition of blathering (on)

present participle of blather (on)

as in going on

to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my attention wandered as she blathered on about her endlessly active social life

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Obviously, there’s a lot going on within the One Tribe Nation stew.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
One of its recent projects is happening in Westport, where crews recently resumed work on the Westport Stormwater Improvement Project after going on hiatus for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Definition of going on

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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rambling

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Pay attention to unusual rattling, buzzing, grinding or squealing sounds.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Gallo Images | Gallo Images | Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one example of a vital maritime corridor becoming a frontline, in a new age of drones and missiles targeting economic lifelines.

— Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of rattling

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The veteran was running on empty like much of the team, but still held the Mets to one run over six innings.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Maine state Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, is encouraged to see many of the candidates running on Platner's progressive platform of transformational change.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of running on

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