talked up

past tense of talk up

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of talked up The filing in Miami federal court seeks to overturn the $243 million award after a 22-year old student out stargazing was flung through the air to her death by a runaway Tesla equipped with Autopilot features that Musk had talked up for years. Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025 With Trump adopting Russian points that Ukraine should cede land for a peace deal, Zelenskyy and the Europeans talked up the American commitment to participate alongside European allies in providing unspecified security guarantees for any peace deal with Putin. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025 During a recent call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger talked up a potential search service for sports fans as quite the game changer. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025 The singer talked up her new album, Lover, and worked with staffers on the Easter-egg rich button choices for her jacket. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 As control of the company moves from one prominent American business family (the Redstones) to another, Ellison has talked up his tech game and has cited family friend Steve Jobs as a mentor who gave him early tough love on Skydance. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025 Instead, the Russian leader and senior Kremlin officials have talked up the country’s military strength. Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked up
Verb
  • The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, spoke out with a brief update about the team's franchise quarterback.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Amid a series of alarming tweets in 2020, Kardashian spoke out about West's health, asking for compassion.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The email included a link to an ad for energy-efficient home appliances sold by a subsidiary of Whirlpool in Brazil.
    Kyle Ingram, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Powerball winners, results for 9/6/25 lottery drawing jackpot A ticket bought in Missouri and a ticket sold in Texas matched all six numbers to win Saturday night's Powerball jackpot.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Co-star Indya Moore, who has been a vocal supporter of Palestine and was arrested at a 2023 New York City protest demanding a ceasefire, also spoke up to answer the question.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
  • But for many who spoke up about their dislike for the change, the logo symbolized Cracker Barrel moving away from its core values and the meaning behind it.
    Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kennedy often shouted at the senators, who shouted at him.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Whether shouted from Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park or written on X, inciting violence can be criminal in the United Kingdom.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
  • After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sixty percent of customers have hung up on customer service agents and 34% have yelled at them.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Trainers yelled and put down obese contestants.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Talked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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