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
Shaheen's daughter Stefany Shaheen, who is running for a House seat in New Hampshire, spoke out against her mother's decision on Monday.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The actress, who plays the titular role in the boxing biopic based on the life of Christy Martin, is speaking out following the film's disappointing debut weekend.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The Association of German-Syrian Aid Organizations has spoken out against the government’s plans, with its chairman Nahla Osman saying the debate represents a huge blow for Syrians who have integrated into German society, including skilled workers, in a recent interview with Deutschlandfunk radio.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Robert said that government workers were being placed on leave at other federal agencies for speaking out, as well as his co-worker at Yosemite, who was let go for hanging a trans pride flag on El Cap.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The actress, who plays the titular role in the boxing biopic based on the life of Christy Martin, is speaking out following the film's disappointing debut weekend.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
The Association of German-Syrian Aid Organizations has spoken out against the government’s plans, with its chairman Nahla Osman saying the debate represents a huge blow for Syrians who have integrated into German society, including skilled workers, in a recent interview with Deutschlandfunk radio.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Robert said that government workers were being placed on leave at other federal agencies for speaking out, as well as his co-worker at Yosemite, who was let go for hanging a trans pride flag on El Cap.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
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Hyman is now urging others to speak up and to consider walking away from gyms and other establishments that fail to protect women.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many children still lack access to music programs, but parents can speak up at schools and push for change.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bearing rugelach, Brooks arrived late, shouted everyone down, and then—infuriatingly—made their work better.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The video shows immigration agents arresting a man later identified as Dennis Quiñonez, as people shout that there is a child in the back of the car.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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At one point during the hearing, Richards pleaded for a tissue and began crying while recalling a particularly abusive event in May.—
Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But where words fail, crying speaks.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is still fuming about officiating in college football and sounded off again about it on Tuesday days after a devastating loss to Duke.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The candidates sounded off on balancing the needs of homeowners and renters, private property rights and the biggest challenges Boise residents face.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rumsey talked up a new ITN digital division and seemingly set about staffing up in the room.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Feltheimer also talked up Lionsgate reporting $1 billion in trailing 12-month library revenue, a record for the studio.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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While in the parking lot, Veliz reportedly drove against traffic and yelled out gang slogans.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whoever dispatched that ambulance might be one of many employees at the Department of Emergency Communications who have felt uncomfortable, yelled at and trapped between their calling to help people and what several current and former dispatchers have called a hostile work environment.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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If only a pie could pipe up and announce when it’s done, right?—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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