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
The popular podcast host questioned the process behind the decision to increase U.S. military involvement overseas and asked when the appropriate time is to speak out against such a decision.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Comments Grammy-winning rapper and singer Bad Bunny is speaking out after witnessing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest in Puerto Rico.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Bad Bunny took to social media to speak out against the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
When Chinese critics of the government speak out, they are regularly harassed and intimidated — even in our country, where Chinese dissidents have been threatened by agents of their government.
—Jovante Teague, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Comments Grammy-winning rapper and singer Bad Bunny is speaking out after witnessing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest in Puerto Rico.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 June 2025
Bad Bunny took to social media to speak out against the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
When Chinese critics of the government speak out, they are regularly harassed and intimidated — even in our country, where Chinese dissidents have been threatened by agents of their government.
—Jovante Teague, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
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As Ryan Murphy prepares to debut his next piece of nonfiction in his American Story franchise, one member of the Kennedy family is speaking up.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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As fear spread throughout Los Angeles, many of the city’s institutions spoke up to defend the undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers who were being picked up by the federal government.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Theater talk is some of the most frivolous talk, and it should be shouted from the rooftops.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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But they were awakened around 2 a.m. Saturday by someone pounding on the front door and shouting, asking to enter and identifying himself as a police officer, the family recounted.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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With screaming, crying, and crash outs abound, Madix’s high pony mirrored her demeanor: commanding, polished, and captivating.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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When the curtain is lifted, Matthew is crying, and Andreas is beaming.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Costco members on a Reddit page devoted to Costco gossip also sounded off about the new drink.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Videos from the scene show plumes of smoke, blown out windows on nearby buildings, and sirens sounding off.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Scott has, in recent months, talked up the need to overhaul the school funding system, with a goal of reining in tax increases.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Carr has also talked up the need for the US to cement its leadership in satellite services, citing the threat of China.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
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After Orange County prosecutors appealed his original five-year sentence, a man who chased, threatened and yelled racial slurs at a pregnant Black woman will be resentenced, facing a maximum sentence between 38 years to life in state prison.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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The caller said six or seven juveniles ran him off the road and yelled expletives at him and and flipped him off.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 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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Everyone is talking and Kamilla is trying to pipe up and even has to raise her hand to get heard.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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