as in vocal
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as in speaking
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
the naturalist is known for her willingness to expatiate on any number of issues relating to wildlife and the environment
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Adjective
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For instance, proponents of increasing the SALT cap from $10,000 have been extraordinarily vocal about including changes to the cap.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025 -
Paula has always been vocal about her pride in his achievements, and her excitement was on full display when DAMN.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Why would the same communicative behaviors evolve independently in whales and humans, whose last common ancestor was a shrewlike creature that lived roughly 100 million years ago?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2025
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On the same day, communicative Mercury and penetrating Pluto unite in Aquarius.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The payment system handles tax refunds, Social Security benefits, veterans’ benefits and much more, sending out trillions of dollars every year while containing an expansive network of Americans’ personal and financial data.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s girlfriend’s brother, an active-duty Green Beret himself, had been hunting with two friends that day in the expansive public land around Eglin — but their truck got stuck.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Back on episode 4 of the reality competition, Bob got into a heated exchange with Dylan Efron after the younger Efron sibling tried to convince the group that the loquacious drag star was a Traitor who'd pulled the wool over their eyes, while Bob firmly defended himself against the charge.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Green, the loquacious one, declined to talk to media after the game, saving his words for the team.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In her confusion about so much in her life, the usually talkative Suzy simply stops speaking.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adrien is very engaged in the moment and is able to switch over and be sociable and talkative.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Expatiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatiating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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