as in to speak up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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Recent Examples of speak out
Several of his pals and fellow late-night hosts have since spoken out against the decision.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Not everyone can sing or play instruments like the performers speaking out in Celtic Utopia, but the filmmakers strongly feel that the music will speak to many, not just music experts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Although the council of PTAs hasn’t officially taken a position on the takeover, many of its members discussed plans to lobby local officials and state lawmakers who represent Fort Worth, calling on them to speak out against the potential move.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Keeping that in mind, the rookie signal caller has spoken out with an update on his shoulder injury.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Not everyone can sing or play instruments like the performers speaking out in Celtic Utopia, but the filmmakers strongly feel that the music will speak to many, not just music experts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Although the council of PTAs hasn’t officially taken a position on the takeover, many of its members discussed plans to lobby local officials and state lawmakers who represent Fort Worth, calling on them to speak out against the potential move.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Keeping that in mind, the rookie signal caller has spoken out with an update on his shoulder injury.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
Verb
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Every tip, every act of speaking up, is a testament to a student's commitment to their community.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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What if the cosmos is calling us to speak up — right now?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cena even blamed Truth for making that kid in Brussels cry.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And if home security’s been on your list, the Eufy Video Doorbell is a steal with 50% off and sharp 2K video, local storage, and smart alerts that don’t cry wolf.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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On the newspaper’s opinion side, the paper has experimented with its editorial board endorsement process, avoiding endorsing a candidate in the New York mayor’s race and instead bringing in a panel of local voices to sound off on each mayoral prospect.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The viral video of Gillie calling out Newton caused former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel to step up and sound off on the podcast host.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Republicans are spending the break talking up the tax and spending law, trying to combat Democrat's attempts to set the narrative that the bill is a tax cut for the rich that hurts the poor and middle class.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cole talked up Gunther’s cerebral nature as Wade Barrett chimed in about the evolution of the modern-day wrestler.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Umpire Mark Wegner #14 and manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees yell at each other during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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They are routinely criticized, booed, and yelled at – especially when their calls go against the home team – but never applauded.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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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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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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