BLATHERING (ON) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

blathering (on)

verb

Definition of blathering (on)

present participle of blather (on)

as in going on

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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The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
The only thing going on in my mind was, ‘Get your head over the ball’.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of going on

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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rambling

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Canada’s response to Trump’s persistent tariff saber rattling has also illustrated key differences in the way North American trading partners are approaching trade in the 21st century.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Since his cancellation, Stephen Colbert has spoken openly of FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s role in rattling the late-night cage.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of rattling

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Gabela came into office in 2023 after running on a reform platform, defeating incumbent Alex Díaz de la Portilla, who at the time was facing charges of money laundering and bribery that were later dropped.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The arrest comes just months after Robinson was accused of exposing himself to a woman running on the Willow Trail in Folsom in April.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of running on

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