blurting

verb

present participle of blurt
as in discussing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurting
  1. discussing
  2. voicing
  3. sharing
  4. looking
  5. speaking
  6. announcing
  7. proclaiming
  8. uttering
Verb
  • When discussing his current mental state, Jake was forthcoming about how difficult this time period has been.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The current proposal is not final, and the school board is expected to continue discussing the plan through the fall before taking any action.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • Carrero is known for voicing Elena, Disney’s first Latin Princess, in the Elena of Avalor series, as well as She-Ra and Adora in She-Ra & The Princesses of Power.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Halfway through his presidential term, around 70% of voters rate Argentina’s economic situation negatively and increasing numbers are voicing anger over wages and unemployment, El País noted.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • There is something almost ritualistic about people gathering around music, dancing together and sharing the same energy.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • William Swanson, a 22-year-old from Massachusetts who moved to the city this spring, went viral on TikTok for sharing his experience living – and bonding – with his elderly roommate.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharing
Verb
  • The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD got zero attention, whistles or commentary in its week’s test in Los Angeles despite being a rugged-looking version of Hyundai’s compact crossover.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of looking
Verb
  • An outbreak that started among German-speaking Mennonites in Bolivia crossed the border into Peru and was then amplified by visitors to large cultural festivals who brought the virus home with them.
    — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bowles, speaking earlier this week about Pyburn’s preseason performance, also highlighted his special-teams skills.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • The initial village news release announcing the event had also said that future village board meetings would include additional public safety measures, including pre-entry screening and a prohibition on bags, backpacks, and similar items.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Myles Gaskin is hanging up his NFL jersey, announcing his retirement from the game of football at 29 years old.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • Her son Spencer, 5, could be heard proclaiming his hunger in the back of the video and is seen grabbing a few slices of Parmesan cheese prepped for the salad.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Carlson, who had just released a documentary called The End of Men, devoted hours of airtime to proclaiming Tate’s innocence; so did the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of uttering
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“Blurting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurting. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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