SPOKEN UP Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

spoken up

verb

past participle of speak up

as in spoken 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 spoken up He’s even spoken up in support of the author, who has been involved in an ongoing controversy over her comments on transgender issues. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Even when Chappell has not spoken up about various media frenzies, her fans may be the ones speaking on her behalf. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Morrison, the state’s public-safety commissioner, has also spoken up. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 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 The conference has spoken up about racial justice issues in the past. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 19 May 2026 The community has shown up, spoken up, and waited patiently through workshop after workshop, survey after survey. — Jonathan Timm, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 As Self decides on his coaching future, several players have spoken up on his behalf, specifically in regard to online criticism about the Jayhawks’ recent seasons. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 The exemption, however, has alarmed residents, who have spoken up at county board meetings and launched a community organization, Not in My Backyard Imperial, to protest the data center and demand a CEQA review. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken up

Verb

Traditional Republicans who have supported, or at least gone along with, the party’s attacks on Muslims and immigrants and its rejection of democratic norms have spoken out against cracking the door open for anti-Semites.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
While Gaetz and Pizzo have fought for the family’s reunification, some of Zuraff’s family members have spoken out and said lawmakers are making assumptions about the case without knowing the full circumstances.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of spoken out

Verb

Some Providence parents shook their heads as the clock wound down; others shouted expletives toward school administrators and Nazareth players.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Beyond Seoul, Time Out shouted out other cool areas in cities like Bogotá, Glasgow, Mumbai and Los Angeles.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of shouted

Verb

The company offered locals huge salaries—$185,000 annually, well above the national average—and talked up the potential size of the oil deposit.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
In his absence, Van de Ven, whom De Zerbi has talked up as the best left-sided centre-back in Europe, stepped up and played the best and most consistent stretch of the season.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of talked up

Verb

Several stars, pros, and judges cried during the Dancing With the Stars season 35 premiere.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Interviewees describe hacking little girls’ phones to see when their fathers came home and then bombing their houses, listening while the people on the line screamed and pleaded for help, while mothers cried over their burning daughters.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cried

Verb

Jack Cress, a helicopter accident investigation instructor at USC’s Aviation Safety and Security Program, told the newspaper that the alarm sounded off because of possible engine failure or an issue with the hydraulic system.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Regardless, fans on social media sounded off about the lack of grandstand seats (tickets to the event were free and sold out quickly).

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026