talk up

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Recent Examples of talk up Just don’t expect Judge to talk up his chances the way Williams once did. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025 The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025 Diehard Lilo fans might even bring up the underrated gem that is Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and still others might talk up Life Size. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 June 2025 The Chinese electronic giant has been talking up the capabilities of its first performance EV, the SU7 Ultra, for close to a year now. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
Verb
  • Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.
    Adeola Adeosun Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Olivia Rodrigo is speaking up about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
  • Jermaine Harris, who plays Brian's son BJ, hasn't spoken up about any relationships.
    Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The company, founded in 1946, sells products in more than 170 countries.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
  • Unlike many of his peers, Leadon hasn’t sold his publishing.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Elway spoke out about Sperbeck’s death in late April, and shared how his longtime friend’s passing had been impacting him in a statement to ESPN.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • During a video taken for his football camp at IMG Academy, Jefferson spoke out about his new quarterback.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Cohost Mark Consuelos teed up the moment during Tuesday morning's host chat, which shifted to cover the topic of why exhaustive marathons often make people — both participants and spectators — cry.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
  • Citing a police report, Fox 35 and the News-Journal reported that Sullivan was waiting outside for Williams to show up to the home with her food delivery when her baby began to cry inside the home.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The 53-year-old ageless wonder was bouncing around the football field barking encouragement, shouting out orders and running circles around participants — many nearly 40 years his younger — at the Orlando Quarterback Shootout and Battle in the Pit.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
  • However, Ultraman is simple-minded and purely exists to follow Luthor's directions, down to the exact attack moves his handler shouts into his earpiece during fights.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • But Surfside is paying off a $30 million bill to keep its pipes up and running.
    Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
  • Our wavy-haired editors piped up to share their go-to mousses and what exactly won them over.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Melvin Harris, 65, recalls the neighbors yelling in the early hours of Friday.
    Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 7 July 2025
  • Tina, 52, was later found clinging to a tree and yelling for help, another family friend said.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025

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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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