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
Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Iranian athletes have faced serious consequences for speaking out.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jen Shah is speaking out for the first time since she was released from prison after serving time for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking out about Kanye West‘s recently announced performance at the 2026 Wireless Festival in London.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Jinger Duggar is speaking out after her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Kendra Duggar were arrested.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The controversies she’s endured after speaking out in support of children in Gaza have led to threats against her family, Accurso told NBC News.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Many say these chiefs were doing exceptional work in the community to improve public safety, and believe their firings are a result of speaking out against the city manager.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Iranian athletes have faced serious consequences for speaking out.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jen Shah is speaking out for the first time since she was released from prison after serving time for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking out about Kanye West‘s recently announced performance at the 2026 Wireless Festival in London.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Jinger Duggar is speaking out after her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Kendra Duggar were arrested.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The controversies she’s endured after speaking out in support of children in Gaza have led to threats against her family, Accurso told NBC News.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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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
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Shame was a big factor preventing people from speaking up, as victims expressed embarrassment or guilt.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each bringing vocal strength and sharp timing to their roles.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Members on both sides of the aisle, including many prominent Republicans, have been vocal in demanding Gonzales' expulsion or resignation.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This will set you both up for a healthier and more communicative relationship or will save you from spending time with someone whose values don’t align with yours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 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,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Florie’s synergistic approach relies on the expansive testing offered by Western medicine while taking patients’ qualitative symptoms into account.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Through their work, Monáe continues to champion expansive storytelling centered on liberation, identity, and global Black expression.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 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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Irate Miami diners have been sounding off about rising costs — from $20 cocktails to automatic service charges — for quite a while.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some of the most influential names in business have been sounding off on exactly that, and their answers might make younger generations reconsider a traditional path.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Men stood beside the bus crying before the burial procession in al-Sour town, as mourners gathered to offer condolences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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During an interview with Vanity Fair at Grimes's home, Exa, who was in another room, started crying, which led to the birth announcement.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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