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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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as in to speak up
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talk up
Trump, during a White House meeting with African leaders, talked up trade as a diplomatic tool.
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Sun Sentinel Healthcare companies chase cures and capital in South Florida
Leaders of hundreds of public healthcare companies are in South Florida this week, talking up their innovations and financial performances to attract and impress investors at the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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
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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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Sun Sentinel Healthcare companies chase cures and capital in South Florida
Leaders of hundreds of public healthcare companies are in South Florida this week, talking up their innovations and financial performances to attract and impress investors at the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk up
Verb
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The nature of blockchain ensures that AI can continue to promote and foster decentralized collaboration—essential for organizations and systems based globally.—
Frederik Gregaard,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Or an assistant that subtly promotes harmful ideas.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Every tip, every act of speaking up, is a testament to a student's commitment to their community.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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What if the cosmos is calling us to speak up — right now?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025
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Sony made KPop Demon Hunters for $100 million, then sold the rights to Netflix.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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After successfully renovating the aforementioned home, Batchelor began selling goods online and built pieces by request for friends and acquaintances before pitching the idea of buying his own shop to his wife.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Appreciate Brooke Slusser speaking out and fighting for female athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The woman who accused Shannon Sharpe of defamation has spoken out.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cena even blamed Truth for making that kid in Brussels cry.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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By this point four women had left the room, one crying.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Umpire Mark Wegner #14 and manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees yell at each other during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wilder revealed Hudson was, at one point, yelling at her and crying and the talk later turned contentious.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Talk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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