as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
don't worry, he'll pipe up if he feels he's being overlooked
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Recent Examples of pipe up
When the crowd got a chance to ask questions, a rancher piped up.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
If only a pie could pipe up and announce when it’s done, right?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether more Republicans pipe up could depend on what Santos does next.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz piped up in defense of Kimmel’s right to free speech without governmental interference.
—Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
If only a pie could pipe up and announce when it’s done, right?
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether more Republicans pipe up could depend on what Santos does next.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz piped up in defense of Kimmel’s right to free speech without governmental interference.
—Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe up
Verb
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Following news of the band's PCD Forever Tour, which kicks off in June, Bachar and Sutta have spoken out about the reunion, with both singers alleging they were not contacted about their involvement in the revival.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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My brother’s life shouldn’t depend on how loud we’re forced to shout.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wh-what if Donald shouts at me?—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mercury combines with Mars in your 6th House of Healthcare, pushing you to streamline tasks, speak up about workloads, and improve routines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani’s decision to speak up for Khalil is certainly consistent with his past support for Palestine.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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Thousands have sounded off on the video.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some of the most influential names in business have been sounding off on exactly that, and their answers might make younger generations reconsider a traditional path.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere in the interview, Sarandos – who is in Brussels, Belgium, where the European Union is based – talked up Netflix’s investment in the European content market.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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As Mercury and Jupiter harmonize, talk up your passions.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after the stool is thrown, her daughter, who was nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the record was announced to those in attendance, Smith was yelling at his teammates on the bench.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sosa can be heard yelling in Spanish, accusing officers of abuse, as additional officers arrive on scene.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Johnson continued to impress with eight points in the second quarter to enter halftime with a team-high 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and 3-of-7 shooting on threes to go with five rebounds, one steal and one block in 10 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kathy Garza-Behr, a spokesperson for the Ohio Division of Wildlife, reportedly said the coyotes appear to have been shot.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pipe up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe%20up. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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