Thesaurus results for PERORATING

perorating

verb

present participle of perorate

as in mouthing (off)

to talk as if giving an important and formal speech an arrogant scholar who never passes up an opportunity to posture and perorate on stunningly unimportant matters

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Depending on which Republican is speaking, Americans are getting a different perspective on how bad things are with the economy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
As grounds for exoneration go, this is not, strictly speaking, bulletproof evidence of anything.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

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During testimony this week, Warsh sought to emphasize his independence from the White House, which was called into question after months of Trump haranguing Powell over interest rates.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Benatia got a three-month suspension for haranguing a fourth official.

— Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026

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Randle, 31, shares that goal, preaching from his very first post-trade media availability that the Nets plan on winning this season, not just grooming their young core for future.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Weltman has been preaching patience, development and health for years.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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