as in to speak up
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 speak out
Models are increasingly speaking out about the ways artificial intelligence could impact their livelihoods.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Several comedians and organizations have spoken out in support of Kimmel since the network preempted airings of his show.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s late-night brethren — including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart and John Oliver — all have spoken out in support of their fellow comedian.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Sep. 2025
With his recent comments, Stern joins a growing list of celebrities speaking out on Kimmel's behalf and criticizing the network's decision to take his show off the air.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Several comedians and organizations have spoken out in support of Kimmel since the network preempted airings of his show.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s late-night brethren — including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart and John Oliver — all have spoken out in support of their fellow comedian.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Sep. 2025
With his recent comments, Stern joins a growing list of celebrities speaking out on Kimmel's behalf and criticizing the network's decision to take his show off the air.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
Verb
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Billie Eilish and Indya Moore were two of several celebrities to appear in a video urging people to speak up in support of the people of Palestine.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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If there’s a social media influencer disrupting the meal with lights, cameras, and ruckus, who should speak up, the staff or the diner?—
John deBary,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some tried wrapping Rojas’ bleeding leg with a shirt; others shouted out advice.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The crew is dancing and there is a pile of three different kinds of currency on the table, while voices shout and beer bottles jingle as the bus rolls through the ancient Denmark night headed for Germany.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sena was crying in pain, and so were her new owners, who even questioned whether keeping her alive was cruel.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Not long after his visit, Lisa fell into a coma, still crying.—
Patti Newton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The high pitch siren of the casualty bots sounded off in the distance.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Practice rounds sometimes turn into showcases of raw talent, the kind that leave teammates shaking their heads at the sound off his club face.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sexton, Lee says, elevates the whole environment and Sexton and Ball are really building a rapport and talking up a storm together a lot after practice.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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Each has talked up and acted upon the notion that universities’ illiberal and often hypocritical approaches to issues concerning free speech and antisemitism need to change.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Guerrero led traffic, yelling at José Berríos to join a group heading to the mound.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Homoya yelled to a couple of birders in the group, interrupting himself in a conversation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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