Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piping up (with)
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This included not commenting when asked specifically about the possibility of layoffs at the school.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Users across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) weighed in with opinions about the post and the broader culture of commenting on people’s bodies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tone matters more than wording.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Slight differences in poll results can be attributed to wording differences in various questions and that Americans are still forming their opinions in the days right after a breaking news event.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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One of my first jobs as an intern in corporate R&D was formulating cost reductions for existing products and later developing cost-effective line extensions building on the brand equity of the original product.—
Jonathan Deutsch,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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With the contract signed and keys in hand, Adler set about doing the work her firm is known for—highlighting classic structural elements, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, bespoke, and antique elements.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit group, whose name mirrors phrasing that has been used in Bennet’s campaign messaging, does not disclose its donors.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, Snow Falling on Cedars is constituted of dense and mellifluous prose, whereas Evelyn in Transit—to borrow phrasing from its publisher’s marketing language—is a crystalline novel written in a spare, precise style.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Piping up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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