soapbox

noun

ˈsōp-ˌbäks How to pronounce soapbox (audio)
Definition of soapboxnext
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information some readers don't appreciate that she sometimes uses her book blog as a soapbox for her political views

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Recent Examples of soapbox Ian McKellen doesn't need anyone's permission to stand on his soapbox. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026 No one needed to stand in the middle of the room and use the classic Pistons logo as a soapbox. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 So there’s my little soapbox moment. — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 Organizers used a wood hook to pull candidates who go over time off the soapbox. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soapbox
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  1. platform
  2. forum
  3. venue
Noun
  • The company also has a YouTube channel with more than 800,000 subscribers, a following that has grown significantly in recent months (the account has added half a million subscribers on the platform since January 2025).
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of platform
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  • The two candidates gave their opinions during a forum hosted by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hochul's announcement came shortly after dozens of students and community members spent hours demanding transparency and accountability from university leaders at a forum sponsored by Cornell's student government.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of forum
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  • The attendance record, which was broken on the second of Bryan’s two performances at the venue, was announced by tour promoter AEG on Sunday morning, and in a post on the stadium’s social media accounts.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of venue

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“Soapbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soapbox. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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