as in speaking out
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as in spouting (off)
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Recent Examples of speaking up
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Even people who are known for work at Paramount are speaking up.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Why speaking up about cost matters When one of us took our child to the doctor for pink eye, the pediatrician quickly sent a prescription for antibiotic drops to the pharmacy.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Shame was a big factor preventing people from speaking up, as victims expressed embarrassment or guilt.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Many students on the Greenwich Village campus have been speaking up in support of the faculty.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
While leaders debate the State of the Union this week, student advocates like me are speaking up for the State of the Kids with Save the Children Action Network.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Still, his speaking up lead producers to revise the way the character was written once Jordan took over — a change Jordan credits to his Black Panther costar.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fans need to start speaking up loudly.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Even people who are known for work at Paramount are speaking up.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Why speaking up about cost matters When one of us took our child to the doctor for pink eye, the pediatrician quickly sent a prescription for antibiotic drops to the pharmacy.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Shame was a big factor preventing people from speaking up, as victims expressed embarrassment or guilt.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Many students on the Greenwich Village campus have been speaking up in support of the faculty.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
While leaders debate the State of the Union this week, student advocates like me are speaking up for the State of the Kids with Save the Children Action Network.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Still, his speaking up lead producers to revise the way the character was written once Jordan took over — a change Jordan credits to his Black Panther costar.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking up
Verb
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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,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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
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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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
Verb
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Younger Republican voters and GOP contrarians are piping up to challenge the broad consensus in the Republican Party that has been in lockstep with policy on Israel.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Darci Ascaridis, the victim’s wife, testified Tuesday that her husband had been shining a flashlight from a window and yelling that the beach was closed after hearing noise from the shore.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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