as in shouted
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 spoken out
Robinson isn't the only musician who's spoken out against the state of the country.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
In recent years, Hammer has spoken out during several media appearances.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Here's a look at some celebrities who have spoken out about Pratt's run.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Hegseth echoed Trump in bashing Massie, who has often spoken out against the president's agenda, which has prompted the president to support Gallrein in an effort to oust Massie.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Some of the same Democratic leaders who backed it like former President Barack Obama, Governor Abigail Spanberger, had previously spoken out against gerrymandering.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
If the bill comes up on the floor, the measure is likely to pass with more than one Republican vote; no Democrats have spoken out in strong opposition to the measure.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump has spoken out of both sides of his mouth on the strait since the start of the war.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
In recent years, Hammer has spoken out during several media appearances.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Here's a look at some celebrities who have spoken out about Pratt's run.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Hegseth echoed Trump in bashing Massie, who has often spoken out against the president's agenda, which has prompted the president to support Gallrein in an effort to oust Massie.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Some of the same Democratic leaders who backed it like former President Barack Obama, Governor Abigail Spanberger, had previously spoken out against gerrymandering.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
If the bill comes up on the floor, the measure is likely to pass with more than one Republican vote; no Democrats have spoken out in strong opposition to the measure.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump has spoken out of both sides of his mouth on the strait since the start of the war.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken out
Verb
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The Four Seasons actress shouted out her husband, Jeff Richmond, ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary with her signature wit.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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So far, the other artists advertised as headlining concerts during the June 25-July 10 fair on the Mall have not spoken up about their involvement.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The conference has spoken up about racial justice issues in the past.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Original continued to brutalize his opposition on the outside as Rey Mysterio talked up the importance of the connection between El Grande II and the fans.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Rodriguez had been talked up at one point as a possible opponent of Bass in this year’s election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Before Schiraldi could respond, a second rep piped up in Richards’s defense.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Garrett Tyrrell of Durango, sitting to her right, piped up.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina sounded off on China and Pakistan, which is trying to broker a peace deal in the Iran war.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Francis then sounded off on the critics and naysayers who have seemingly lined up to wrong him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider yelled at Pérez, but the situation did not escalate.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Spoken out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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