as in speaking up
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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
William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Later that month, Jeff appeared at a press conference where the Anthony family was speaking out about Anthony for the first time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 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
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
Offerman cites the support of his agency, UTA, for not steamrolling his efforts of speaking out as an artist, and backing him even when the chatter gets dark online.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Later that month, Jeff appeared at a press conference where the Anthony family was speaking out about Anthony for the first time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 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
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
Adjective
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The 79th Annual Tony Awards were a fitting coda to the 2025–26 Broadway season, offering all the requisite nostalgia, vocal prowess, ensemble energy, and a generous amount of pelvic thrusting.—
Lea Donenberg,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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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According to the researchers, the findings suggest that infants become sensitive to the communicative and intentional nature of human gaze during the first year of life.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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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
Verb
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People shouting out stuff like, 'Guilty!—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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As Bell was speaking to the defense, Brown began shouting, asking if the judge needed a copy of a statement from him.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Craig-Hensley said the plan is expansive.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Mike Florio and Charean Williams discuss Knicks head coach Mike Brown sounding off on the officiating during Game 3, when the Spurs attempted 24 free throws to New York’s eight in the second half.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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