The crossword solution for the term USING THE SOAPBOX is ORATING. This is a verb which means to deliver a speech or lecture in a forceful and emotional manner. It is derived from the phrase 'to stand on a soapbox' which refers to the practice of standing on a wooden crate or box to make a public speech. This phrase has been used since the early 1900s and is still used today to refer to someone who speaks passionately and forcefully about a particular issue.