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 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 Some feel studio heads and executives have not spoken up enough for them amid dealing with toxic fanbases. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 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 Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Over the past few weeks, a number of people have spoken up about just how much of the show is true. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken up

Verb

Despite these claims, international organizations, government officials, and sports organizations have spoken out against the IOC for provisionally lifting restrictions on Russia.

— Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The president’s continuing campaign to seek retribution against those who’ve spoken out against him is unsurprising.

— Linda B. Rosenthal, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of spoken out

Verb

Leon Murray, a passenger on the ferry, told local news outlet Ignite News that about four hours after leaving Georgetown, someone shouted that the boat was sinking.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Frank Micelotta / Disney via Getty Images During his first acceptance speech, Brunson shouted out his family before thanking his coaches and ⁠teammates.

— Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Definition of shouted

Verb

Kennedy has publicly advocated for lifting restrictions on peptides and talked up their benefits.

— Will Stone, NPR, 23 July 2026
Trump has talked up his push to extend the Abraham Accords — which also formalized commercial ties between Israel and some Arab and Muslim-majority nations — as key to his plan for bringing long-term stability to the Middle East.

— Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of talked up

Verb

The skateboarder and Viva La Bam alum, 46, sounded off on the possibility of his involvement in a future Jackass project during a new interview with Rolling Stone, published on Friday, July 3.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The first thing the mayor sounded off was on some of Wemby's clothing choices.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 June 2026