as in preached
to deliver a sermon
did not believe that it was the president's place to sermonize, especially to other world leaders
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Recent Examples of sermonized
At least my mother was one of those who sermonized that sentiment.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sermonized
preached
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Kramer also liked what Santos preached to his players throughout the year.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sirianni has long preached the importance of explosive plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Sermonized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermonized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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