TALK UP Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

talk up

verb

Definition of talk up

as in to promote

to provide publicity for the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie

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as in to speak up

to voice one's opinions freely with force feel free to talk up if you have any objections

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Recent Examples of talk up Germany have not really been talked up as a tournament contender, and this game was evidence of why. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 June 2026 In its press release, Samsung talks up the AI capabilities of these chips—how local on-device AI processing demands more data to improve model context. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 Emanuel, on June 5, took the bicycle lane around New Hampshire as part of a three-day tour of the early voting state, making the longtime Democratic official one of the earliest to openly talk up a prospective 2028 White House bid in what’s expected to be a crowded 2028 presidential primary field. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026 The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk up

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Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Padel clubs are increasingly promoting it as more than a sport, offering spaces where people can work, eat and socialize alongside the courts.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of promote

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The adults who care about students—parents, teachers, school administrators, prospective employers—should encourage them to speak up, to debate, and, yes, even to fail.

— Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Both Werkheiser and Bronin encouraged people who oppose these changes to speak up not only during the public comment period, but to their legislators directly.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of speak up

Verb

And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
As of Wednesday, the winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Idaho had yet to be claimed.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of sell

Verb

Valerie is asked to speak out against her own show for the sake of human dignity—an act that seems noble on paper but risks putting two hundred or so of her crew members out on the street.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Back in May, Los Angeles City held a permit hearing to grant the Cinerama Dome a new liquor license, and the public forum created an opportunity for local activists to speak out about the lack of movement.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of speak out

Verb

Argentina’s on to the final against Spain, the English are crying into a big ol’ bowl of mashed peas, and our big shiny stadium can once again promote a luxury German automaker.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
The environment of a busy pool may trigger sensory overload and distress, causing children to cry or want to leave.

— Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of cry

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Opposition lawmakers held placards and shouted slogans seeking Pradhan’s resignation outside the Parliament building and then disrupted proceedings inside, forcing the chambers to be repeatedly suspended.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
There are definitely some new risks and threat vectors—there’s no shortage of people shouting about them from the rooftops.

— RJ Friedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Every time a restaurant or other small business announces its closure, people pipe up on social media about what the business owner should have done to be successful.

— Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
He was accused of hitting a man in the back of the head with a metal pipe inside the victim’s girlfriend’s home, then shoving the victim up against the wall and pushing the pipe up against his neck.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026

Definition of pipe up

Verb

Grant, who is Black and deeply involved in historically Black organizing circles in Kansas City, was moderating the panel when Osborne allegedly began yelling at her.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

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