as in to speak out
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 speak up
At this point, Bryan is best known for being the one guy who spoke up in Amaya’s defense while she was getting bashed by Austin, Ace, and Zak-With-a-K for literally no reason.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Fear of being detained or deported could dissuade unauthorized workers from speaking up about poor working conditions.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Health care providers and Medicaid enrollees have been speaking up at media events, too.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
If people aren’t speaking up, ask what truths feel unsafe to say.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Fear of being detained or deported could dissuade unauthorized workers from speaking up about poor working conditions.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Health care providers and Medicaid enrollees have been speaking up at media events, too.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
If people aren’t speaking up, ask what truths feel unsafe to say.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak up
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European and American leaders have spoken out against French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to officially recognize Palestine as a state, illuminating the cracks among nations that make up the Group of Seven (G7) amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Many comedians including Jon Stewart, John Oliver and Jimmy Fallon have spoken out in support of Colbert.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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There was a man shouting the opening lyrics of each song as his kids rolled their eyes behind me.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Farke shouted and put a hand on Chambers’ shoulder, smiling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Yuhua says upon entering the competition, while other footage includes queens proudly standing atop the Werk Room tables, and, of course, crying.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Parents are stressed, and kids are coming home crying.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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The North Jersey beat writer took to social media to talk up Carter's showing at the team's spring sessions so far.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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And on Iran, Trump has for weeks teased the possibility of a nuclear agreement coming together and talked up the idea of Tehran prospering economically.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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Hill yelled, after lifting the 195-pound Mostert in celebration.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Two people were ejected after yelling out during the meeting.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 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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Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
31 May 2025
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On Wednesday, some of those influencers sounded off on the matter.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
16 July 2025
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Hours before the parade started, demonstrators turned out in streets and parks around the nation to sound off against the Republican president.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20up. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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