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a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information
some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views
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Recent Examples of soapboxes
What’s needed now is the will to step off our soapboxes and into the weeds of civic life.
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Big Think,
12 Nov. 2025
European heads-of-state may get on their soapboxes daily and talk about the need to defend Ukraine lest a Russian victory emboldens Moscow to attack NATO territory, their Ukraine policy is built on reducing risk.
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Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Big Think,
12 Nov. 2025
European heads-of-state may get on their soapboxes daily and talk about the need to defend Ukraine lest a Russian victory emboldens Moscow to attack NATO territory, their Ukraine policy is built on reducing risk.
—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soapboxes
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Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.
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New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
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And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
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So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
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“Soapboxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soapboxes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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