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as in promotes
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 speaks 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 Synonyms for talks up
Verb
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While the device does not replace medical testing, Kohler promotes it as a tool for users to spot changes that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025 -
This year, the festival’s host and beneficiary is Event Zero Foundation, which promotes sustainable event practices.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jauregui has been vocal about the liberation of Palestinians and frequently speaks up about human rights issues on her platform.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Receiver Scotty Miller said that in the meeting room, Metcalf often speaks up to ask questions or give his teammates tips.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chilton sells his fanzines on Sir Matt Busby Way, above the Bridgewater Canal.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mayor of Dearborn speaks out for the first time on the controversy over his remarks to a resident.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Wife speaks out after husband doused with gasoline in workplace assault.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The mother shouts her daughter’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Opting for a retailer that actively shouts out Latine brands is another way to go.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The viral recording also captured her emotions, screams and cries throughout the intense labor process.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Glitter Gel Pen Taylor spins like a girl in a brand new dress, while Fountain Pen Taylor yells at caterers.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Talks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20up. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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