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
Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
As a representative of France, Mbappé hasn’t shied away from speaking out about the political issues at the forefront of the game.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Families displaced by Charlotte highway construction in the 1960s are speaking out as the I-77 South toll lane project prepares to take roughly 29 homes in or around the Wilmore neighborhood through eminent domain.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
It’s been rather gendered as far as the people who’ve had to face repercussions for speaking out against Israel.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The Teamsters Rail Conference has been the most vocal group with ties to the merger applicants speaking out against the deal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For this reason, Illinois farm groups like Illinois Stewardship Alliance debated speaking out against Monsanto in the Supreme Court case, acknowledging the need to balance effective weed control with concerns about safety.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
His decision was widely lauded, with star players such as Kobe Bryant quickly speaking out in support of Collins.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
As a representative of France, Mbappé hasn’t shied away from speaking out about the political issues at the forefront of the game.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Families displaced by Charlotte highway construction in the 1960s are speaking out as the I-77 South toll lane project prepares to take roughly 29 homes in or around the Wilmore neighborhood through eminent domain.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
It’s been rather gendered as far as the people who’ve had to face repercussions for speaking out against Israel.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The Teamsters Rail Conference has been the most vocal group with ties to the merger applicants speaking out against the deal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For this reason, Illinois farm groups like Illinois Stewardship Alliance debated speaking out against Monsanto in the Supreme Court case, acknowledging the need to balance effective weed control with concerns about safety.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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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,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Yet McIlroy — who has been vocal in the past about LIV — is dialing back his previous criticism of the tour and remaining optimistic about the future should the league fold.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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To take plants seriously as living, breathing, conscious, and communicative beings, the movie suggests, requires a measure of time, an embrace of solitude, and a retreat from the hectic anxieties of the modern world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Do what feels right for you and stay communicative; those are great steps toward bonding.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Which is why they are now broken up, and everyone is shouting that Amanda is the worst friend since Brutus, and everyone is asking Kyle about his skin-care regimen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Last week, the former Duke of York was reportedly out walking the Queen's corgis near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk on May 6 when a masked man wearing a balaclava, or ski mask, jumped out of his parked car and started shouting at Andrew.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The post-screening art projects are also a way to subvert some of the effects of artificial intelligence, which can too easily short-circuit the idea that one’s own imagination has the potential to be expansive and worthwhile.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The roughly 4,800-square-foot home is wrapped in expansive windows overlooking the lake and mountains beyond, turning the landscape into a constantly changing backdrop.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Raman has spent much of the campaign talking up her record on homelessness in her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, pointing to a 54% reduction in the number of tents and encampments over three years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Scott was at Neon’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas in April talking up the film.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 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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Sometimes laughing is better than crying.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Appraisal will rely on the extent of your Radiohead fandom and your identification with creature-characters, often crying or cowering with their head in their hands, who are unremittingly sad and ashamed and embarrassed by the barbarism of simple existence.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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