as in speaking up
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as in spouting (off)
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 speaking out
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Khloé Kardashian is speaking out on participating in the Netflix doc, The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking out about Kanye West‘s recently announced performance at the 2026 Wireless Festival in London.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Jinger Duggar is speaking out after her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Kendra Duggar were arrested.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The controversies she’s endured after speaking out in support of children in Gaza have led to threats against her family, Accurso told NBC News.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Though Kazakhs speaking out against China’s policies in Xinjiang have long faced pressure, advocacy groups say this is the first time such a large group of Xinjiang activists has been imprisoned in the country.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Four firefighters filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Blanc Township on Monday, alleging that they were punished for speaking out against an attempt to fire their fire chief after the 2025 attack at the Church of Latter-day Saints.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Khloé Kardashian is speaking out on participating in the Netflix doc, The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking out about Kanye West‘s recently announced performance at the 2026 Wireless Festival in London.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Jinger Duggar is speaking out after her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Kendra Duggar were arrested.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The controversies she’s endured after speaking out in support of children in Gaza have led to threats against her family, Accurso told NBC News.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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Fans need to start speaking up loudly.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot more speaking up and gaming with certain folks, and having conversations in different rooms.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lander was a vocal supporter of Zohran Mamdani’s successful run for mayor of New York City; Mamdani has also backed Ocasio-Cortez’s opposition to Iron Dome funding.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The singer’s first three records were tasteful and unbelievably mature, combining a West End knack for drama with R&B vocal pyrotechnics.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This will set you both up for a healthier and more communicative relationship or will save you from spending time with someone whose values don’t align with yours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While walking to her car, Penton was bombarded with insults from shouting supporters of Delgado-Garcia wearing green.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Castillo refused commands from officers to move away and was shouting at the agents.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Financial Times stepped inside the home of Rirkrit Tiravanija on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where lush greenery spills through expansive windows and creeps into the interior itself.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Public decks possess multiple expansive seating areas, both inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After all, the committee and city leaders spent the last six months talking up the event.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps in response, a Microsoft executive downplayed the company's AI focus last month while talking up major improvements to future Windows 11 updates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Journalism ethics experts are sounding off on the scandal involving Pats coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini, as The Athletic investigates Russini’s conduct after the pair was spotted holding hands at a luxury resort.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Her eyes were swollen from crying so much.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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