: an event in which people publicly share their experiences of or views on an issue
spoke out; spoken out; speaking out; speaks out
1
: to speak loud enough to be heard
2
: to speak boldly : express an opinion frankly
spoke out on the issues
Synonyms
Examples of speak-out in a Sentence
Verb
it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
Recent Examples on the Web
Chandelis Duster, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Fischer says many of his friends who still work at Boeing are afraid to speak out.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
Thao Nguyen California fishermen have spoken out against state water management policies after federal fishing officials canceled ocean salmon fishing season in the state for the second consecutive year, delivering a major blow to the fishing industry.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Tribal nations contend that Line 5 threatens their sovereignty and have continually urged the Biden administration to speak out against the pipeline.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The statement by the powerful Southern California labor group, which represents more than 300 local unions and other labor groups, reflects a shift among prominent American unions that have shown more willingness in recent months to speak out about the war.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
And many entrepreneurs who have come to rely on the app for their businesses have also begun speaking out.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
In November, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would give migrant and seasonal workers more labor protections, including access to union protections, in an effort to empower workers afraid to speak out against abuse from employers who brought them overseas.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel are speaking out.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, executive director of the organization, said from now on the event will encourage students to use their voice to speak out against bigotry and homophobia.
—Chandelis Duster, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Fischer says many of his friends who still work at Boeing are afraid to speak out.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
Thao Nguyen California fishermen have spoken out against state water management policies after federal fishing officials canceled ocean salmon fishing season in the state for the second consecutive year, delivering a major blow to the fishing industry.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Tribal nations contend that Line 5 threatens their sovereignty and have continually urged the Biden administration to speak out against the pipeline.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The statement by the powerful Southern California labor group, which represents more than 300 local unions and other labor groups, reflects a shift among prominent American unions that have shown more willingness in recent months to speak out about the war.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
And many entrepreneurs who have come to rely on the app for their businesses have also begun speaking out.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
In November, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would give migrant and seasonal workers more labor protections, including access to union protections, in an effort to empower workers afraid to speak out against abuse from employers who brought them overseas.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel are speaking out.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Speak-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak-out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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