expatiating 1 of 2

Definition of expatiatingnext

expatiating

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verb

present participle of expatiate
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
  • Sánchez was also among the most vocal critics of Israel's actions in its war in Gaza.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But despite his vocal disinterest in acquiring old legacy brands, the Axel Springer CEO has repeatedly attempted to do the opposite.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September, 2025.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared his outlook on the job market while speaking to a Principles of Economics class at Harvard University on March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The review calls for more refined methods to uncover whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Therefore, now is not the time to be lecturing our partners and allies.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The sensitive Moon energizes your 11th House of Bonding, squaring expansive Jupiter in your 8th House of Caution.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond, a west-facing dining room with expansive views and striking rope chandeliers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.
    Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Keery’s loquacious doormat of a storage employee falls for his coworker (Campbell) who is not only super smart but resourceful.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Although Robbins could be talkative and engaging particularly when discussing his hometown Houston sports teams, there were also periods of sullen silence and self-medication.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Your 11th House of Hopefulness lights up as enterprising Mars harmonizes with jovial Jupiter in your talkative 3rd house.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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