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
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Universal Images Group via Getty Images Other artists have responded by speaking out.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The former attorney for Nick Reiner is speaking out after his surprise decision to drop out of the case.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Second Philadelphia protest against ICE this week Saturday was the second time in three days that protesters gathered in Philadelphia, joining other demonstrations from across the country, speaking out against ICE and Customs and Border Patrol after recent incidents.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Leaders such as Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington DC and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago have been speaking out strongly on migration, but the forthcoming elections and the pope’s appointments to the US church hierarchy will be crucial.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, the bride is speaking out about the viral moment.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Number one, Jordan speaking out publicly brings the wrong kind of attention to the university at this time.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Javier Bardem is speaking out in support of Film Workers for Palestine.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
As the Beckham family drama continues to unfold, a former hairstylist of Brooklyn Beckham’s wife, Nicola Peltz, is speaking out about her alleged mean-girl behavior behind the scenes.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Universal Images Group via Getty Images Other artists have responded by speaking out.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The former attorney for Nick Reiner is speaking out after his surprise decision to drop out of the case.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Second Philadelphia protest against ICE this week Saturday was the second time in three days that protesters gathered in Philadelphia, joining other demonstrations from across the country, speaking out against ICE and Customs and Border Patrol after recent incidents.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Leaders such as Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington DC and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago have been speaking out strongly on migration, but the forthcoming elections and the pope’s appointments to the US church hierarchy will be crucial.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Now, the bride is speaking out about the viral moment.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Number one, Jordan speaking out publicly brings the wrong kind of attention to the university at this time.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Javier Bardem is speaking out in support of Film Workers for Palestine.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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This silence arises when speaking up feels pointless or risky.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is where listening becomes just as important as speaking up — keep an open mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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How do non-signature whistles fit into this vocal system?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aura is designed specifically for household cats and dogs, with AI trained to recognize their behaviors, movements and vocal cues.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the woman was non-communicative.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
19 Jan. 2026
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From Ron being just the guiding light of all of it, and so understanding, communicative and gentle with me — just such a great leader in every way, shape or form.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the struggle, an unidentified Border Patrol agent can be heard repeatedly shouting that the man was armed, according to the report.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The neighbors gathering, shouting, whistling, screaming for help… help that is a message of love but like all love powerless to prevent the hurt from happening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Becoming a mom is transformative, expansive, and powerful.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, agents will be talking up their clients and spurious links made with all manner of players.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hoover kept talking up the economy when there was little to suggest things were improving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In what's become an annual rite in Rhode Island, consumers are once again sounding off about the state's high winter utility costs.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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There were clearly plenty of struggles, leading to the Buccaneers' signal caller sounding off on the issues.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 45-year-old's work at the CBS Evening News desk was even criticized by fellow TV personality Megyn Kelly, who relentlessly mocked Dokoupil for crying during a CBS News Miami clip that saw him being interviewed by a local broadcaster and subsequently crying over memories of his childhood.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a series of frantic 911 calls, one individual reported hearing the couple's children crying inside and upon investigating, discovered Spencer lying dead in his bedroom.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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