SPEAKING UP Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

speaking up 1 of 2

adjective

as in speaking out

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speaking up

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verb

present participle of speak up

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

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. —

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

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The screams, contortions and vocal shifts were made without CGI or artificial intelligence, and that detail is its own form of campaign currency in an era when audiences and voters alike are increasingly skeptical of digital enhancement.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 June 2026
Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026