as in ranted
disapproving
to speak or express your opinion about something in a way that shows that you think you are always right
We had to listen to her pontificate about the best way to raise children.
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Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, ranted about a man 'who destroyed' her life' on Telegram.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The panel raved about the ‘Gold Dust Twins,’ rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, both absent from the event.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pontificated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontificated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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