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
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Taylor’s brother, Morris Sylver, is now speaking out and calling for an end to gun violence.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
While Democrats like Cory Booker and Jake Auchincloss are speaking out against Platner, others, like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, are praising him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The privileged Princeton graduate who gunned down his millionaire hedge-fund father inside the family’s luxury Manhattan apartment after a fight over money is speaking out publicly nearly a decade after the grisly killing that horrified New York’s elite.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 May 2026
Public safety advocates are speaking out after 51-year-old Santana Patterson was killed when a driver fleeing Georgia State Patrol lost control and crashed into her at a Southeast Atlanta gas station during the Memorial Day weekend.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Sue Weston, owner of Weston Gardens adjacent to the Fort Worth site, has been among residents who have been speaking out about the project.
—Emily Holshouser. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Other board members and district Superintendent Jerry Boyd were present and faced intense public scrutiny, both online and in person, for not speaking out about the comment in the moment.
—Caitlyn Meisner, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
The 79-year-old president appeared on Pod Force One with Miranda Devine in an interview that aired on Wednesday, June 3, speaking out against Pelley, who was fired from his role on 60 Minutes on Tuesday, June 2.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Taylor’s brother, Morris Sylver, is now speaking out and calling for an end to gun violence.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
While Democrats like Cory Booker and Jake Auchincloss are speaking out against Platner, others, like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, are praising him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The privileged Princeton graduate who gunned down his millionaire hedge-fund father inside the family’s luxury Manhattan apartment after a fight over money is speaking out publicly nearly a decade after the grisly killing that horrified New York’s elite.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 May 2026
Public safety advocates are speaking out after 51-year-old Santana Patterson was killed when a driver fleeing Georgia State Patrol lost control and crashed into her at a Southeast Atlanta gas station during the Memorial Day weekend.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Sue Weston, owner of Weston Gardens adjacent to the Fort Worth site, has been among residents who have been speaking out about the project.
—Emily Holshouser. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Other board members and district Superintendent Jerry Boyd were present and faced intense public scrutiny, both online and in person, for not speaking out about the comment in the moment.
—Caitlyn Meisner, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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The common source is fear, to the point where people stop speaking up.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Rehearsals for a Revolution is a cautionary tale about speaking up in a place where rebellion can cost you your livelihood, and quite possibly your life.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This is an album in which harsh, scraping sounds make sweet vocal melodies sound even sweeter, where that kindness of spirit may flicker but never quite fades away.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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Behind the scenes, Ariana used Wicked to improve herself as a performer overall, taking on extensive vocal training for the role with those skills evident in her work post-Glinda.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Being multiliterate also implies that the contemporary hypertext and hypermedia user is endowed with a capacity of discernment regarding which semiotic modes can be most efficiently employed to carry a specific communicative load.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Hopkinson was dynamic and communicative; after a long, draining summer Newcastle needed a jolt of adrenaline.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Some people trapped inside were seen hanging from windows and shouting for help as flames and smoke swept through parts of the building.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The stateside trek will see Bareilles mixing songs from her new album with favorites from her catalog, giving fans an expansive overview of her decades-long career.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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In Chinese medicine, the concept of yang energy, often associated with strength, speed, and expansive movement, offers one model of masculine energy without cultural baggage.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Beans are healthy and cheap, but bean champions are also talking up their tastiness too.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Shooting outside a bar near TD Garden The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association is sounding off after a shooting outside a popular bar near TD Garden sent patrons frantically searching for cover.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Quick bites → Costco shoppers are sounding off after a beloved food court favorite gets a surprising swap.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Stanley Cup Final is here, and broadcast executives across the continent are crying in their beds.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Losing interest in activities or friends, crying frequently, or exhibiting notable sleep or appetite changes can be additional warning signs.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 May 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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