1
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
wanted to retire quietly and without all the blather of an office send-off
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2
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
dismissed the whole election as just so much blather
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as in to blither
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Recent Examples of blather
Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2021
Assaying the general election results in 85 races across the country, the study found that election-denying Republicans received 2.3% less support in statewide contests than Republicans who stood fast and refused to indulge Trump’s insidious blather.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
Dina Gachman Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Kenan is funny, blathering about Scooby-Doo instead of (the correct order) shrimp scampi.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Because his patter doesn’t entertain you and interferes with your enlightenment, as well as other members of the class, let those who are willing to tolerate his blather continue his Bible study and business course, while the rest of you move forward with another, less egotistical instructor.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2021
Assaying the general election results in 85 races across the country, the study found that election-denying Republicans received 2.3% less support in statewide contests than Republicans who stood fast and refused to indulge Trump’s insidious blather.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
Verb
All 10 guests knew her well and each in turn quietly expressed their condolences, with one exception, who determinedly ignored the topic and blathered on about how Covid restrictions were impacting her summer holiday plans.
—Dina Gachman Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 25 May 2024
Kenan is funny, blathering about Scooby-Doo instead of (the correct order) shrimp scampi.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blather
Noun
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The word had seemed like nonsense only a moment before.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Having a terrible job where empty, pandering nonsense is handed down by corporate headquarters.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The property also grows its own herbs, greens, nuts, berries, and edible flowers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Prosecutors allege Portillo’s body was found by police wrapped in garbage bags and clothes stuffed under a bed inside Coto-Navarro’s apartment.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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When a garbage man showed up this week, Ms. deVicariis was overjoyed after days of cleaning up vegetation.—
Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The post-election blahs are endemic across the big three cable news outlets, but the viewership numbers of individual networks can drop farther when the candidate seen as their ideological opposite wins.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Dec. 2024
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Lighting Lighting is the jewelry of any room, so take down those blah builder grade fixtures and replace them with something magical.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2024
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“Blather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blather. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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