blurting

verb

present participle of blurt
as in discussing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurting
  1. discussing
  2. voicing
  3. sharing
  4. looking
  5. speaking
  6. announcing
  7. proclaiming
  8. uttering
Verb
  • Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Among this group, it is characterized by a difficulty controlling phone use, heavy social media dependence, having a preoccupation with notifications and voicing distress when separated from their device.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • It’s been less than a week since Taylor Swift tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, yet Swifties are already voicing some strong opinions about a few of the wedding guests.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • Amy Schumer gave fans a glimpse at her Fourth of July festivities in an Instagram Stories post, sharing a group photo of herself posing in a blue swimsuit alongside longtime friends.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of sharing
Verb
  • Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of looking
Verb
  • Mamdani appeared to double down Tuesday, while speaking to reporters about the forthcoming heat wave.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 July 2026
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • On Friday night, after the couple tied the knot, a brief release went out — with no photos — announcing Dior Couture by Jonathan Anderson as the choice for both Swift and Kelce.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • That didn’t stop people on social media from breathlessly proclaiming that Bud’s was back.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
    — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of uttering
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