blather (on)

verb

ˈbla-t͟hər How to pronounce blather (on) (audio)
Definition of blather (on)next
as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point my attention wandered as she blathered on about her endlessly active social life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blather (on)
  1. ramble
  2. rattle
  3. go on
Verb
  • There's a rambling rooftop covered with plants and flowers and a friendly, freewheeling vibe.
    Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The problem was that the rambling interior seemed to be inspired by a suburban take on formal grandeur, which didn’t reflect their personal tastes.
    Tim McKeough, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ramble
Verb
  • Ohio isn't known for seismic activity, but two noticeable earthquakes rattled the state in the past two weeks.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Then, in the third, Olivier rattled Boston’s Charlie McAvoy with a hit along the wall and was challenged to a fight by defenseman Nikita Zadorov.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • Asma al-Assad was raised in Acton, west London by her Syrian parents and went on to study computer science and French literature at King's College London, before becoming an investment banker at JPMorgan in London.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Longhorns had a 31-10 lead midway through the third quarter and went on to win, 38-24.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of go on
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