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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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Adjective
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Despite the split, she’s been vocal about maintaining a solid co-parenting relationship with Shumpert for their two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025 -
Warren has been a vocal opponent of Musk and his involvement in the Trump administration.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
Verb
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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
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Others lauded Fox for his performance but questioned why city staff and the outside search firm working on the hire haven’t been more communicative with council members, including about the pauses in the hiring process.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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To mitigate these risks, private partners should enter with eyes wide open and invest in building strong, communicative relationships with public sector counterparts.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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An expansive tsunami warning arrived minutes later — sending alarms blaring on the cellphones of Californians from the North Coast through the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Guests can also enjoy the expansive new fitness and spa complex, Le C Club, featuring a boxing ring, gym, and yoga and pilates studios.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 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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There wasn’t any banter from the usually loquacious Morris.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The titular security professional, as this loquacious young man thinks of himself, guards a Manhattan residential building on the graveyard shift when trouble, in the shape of two police officers, comes walking into his lobby.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My favorite early fact about Pope Bob from Chicago comes from his talkative brother John.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
12 May 2025
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Audiences that get hyped up, like Thai audiences, are like talkative people.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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