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
Whether more Republicans pipe up could depend on what Santos does next.
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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
But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
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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
But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe up
Verb
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Ceisler has spoken out against the federal 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement duties.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jay has spoken out about their co-parenting.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Davis stood up and shouted at referee Jeffrey Anderson.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The post even shouted out Moore, who was absent.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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To vocalize the belief that the lawsuit was partisan politics instead of concerned citizens speaking up, is very disheartening.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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One local artist and two community leaders spoke up for the trees Tuesday night, encouraging the commission to approve the plan.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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University of Arkansas basketball Coach John Calipari sounded off on the system Monday night after a 103-74 win over James Madison at Walton Arena.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
1 Jan. 2026
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Redick sounded off after Los Angeles dropped a third straight game, questioning his team’s effort and professionalism.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Rubin also talked up the annual Fanatics Fest, which will have its third engagement July 16 to 19 at the Javits Center.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 45-year-old's work at the CBS Evening News desk was even criticized by fellow TV personality Megyn Kelly, who relentlessly mocked Dokoupil for crying during a CBS News Miami clip that saw him being interviewed by a local broadcaster and subsequently crying over memories of his childhood.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jane and Darlene have both cried on the runway recently.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The complainant alleged that Young yelled and became hostile before striking them in the chest with a closed fist while the vehicle was stopped.—
WBFF STAFF,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
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Onlookers yell that the man can’t breathe.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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The police report said that Goetz checked on each of the men after shooting them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Witnesses claimed Khales, now in Isfahan prison, did not commit a crime but refused to shoot in an act of humanity, the group said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Pipe up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe%20up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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