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
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Leaders also need to lower the activation energy of speaking up.
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Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 June 2026
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.
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Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Watts said women speaking up has finally pressured the medical system to respond.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Things like regular psychological safety surveys also ensure employees feel as comfortable as possible speaking up, learning, and contributing.
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Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
New parents often hesitate to communicate their evolving needs at work, but Lauren Smith Brody emphasizes that speaking up about flexible arrangements can enhance not only their own work-life balance but also benefit colleagues and overall company performance.
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Big Think,
8 May 2026
Most people move through interactions at work on autopilot, sending messages or speaking up in meetings without really thinking about their responses until afterward, says leadership coach Aiko Bethea.
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Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
Consider speaking up in a meeting and stating a clear boundary with a co-worker, using steady words that match your actions for the rest of the day.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Leaders also need to lower the activation energy of speaking up.
—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 June 2026
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
Watts said women speaking up has finally pressured the medical system to respond.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Things like regular psychological safety surveys also ensure employees feel as comfortable as possible speaking up, learning, and contributing.
—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
New parents often hesitate to communicate their evolving needs at work, but Lauren Smith Brody emphasizes that speaking up about flexible arrangements can enhance not only their own work-life balance but also benefit colleagues and overall company performance.
—
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Most people move through interactions at work on autopilot, sending messages or speaking up in meetings without really thinking about their responses until afterward, says leadership coach Aiko Bethea.
—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking up
Adjective
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The announcement follows mounting pressure on the prime minister after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May and faced an increasingly vocal rebellion from his own lawmakers over his leadership and policy agenda.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
Verb
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Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popular microtrend fashion culture for the environmental repercussions and expense of keeping up with it all.
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The victim is setting an example by speaking out.
Verb
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Wellness influencers and social media personalities are talking up bovine colostrum as a must-have supplement to support gut health among a range of other benefits.
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Trump has ignited various trade wars, and keeps talking up a possible conflict with Cuba.
Verb
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Speaking in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, the president re-raised the subject while shouting out National Rifle Association President Bill Bachenberg.
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Brandon Aiyuk continues to stir the NFL offseason rumors report after yet another social media video, this time shouting out a specific team.
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.
Verb
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From there on the two teams looked to find ways to generate offense but the bats were not sounding off.
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The university, its athletic department and anyone associated with it haven't done the Red Raiders and their quarterback any favors, either, with people like head coach Joey Maguire and billionaire booster Cody Campbell sounding off on the issue and only angering fans further.
Verb
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What breaks my heart is that Vermax’s cries sounded like a dog crying, a dog dying.
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Jonah sprinted towards Jamon, crying, as his father laid on the ground leaking blood.
Verb
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Standing in front of the tank were a bunch of babushkas, yelling at the young soldiers beside me.
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Fans have been yelling things at players for a century now.
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“Speaking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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