as in speaking up
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as in spouting (off)
to voice one's opinions freely with force
it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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Recent Examples of speaking out
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Grammy winner spoke more in depth about her penchant for speaking out against ICE, billionaires and more hot-button political issues.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Though Kazakhs speaking out against China’s policies in Xinjiang have long faced pressure, advocacy groups say this is the first time such a large group of Xinjiang activists has been imprisoned in the country.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Khloé Kardashian is speaking out on participating in the Netflix doc, The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
For this reason, Illinois farm groups like Illinois Stewardship Alliance debated speaking out against Monsanto in the Supreme Court case, acknowledging the need to balance effective weed control with concerns about safety.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Grammy winner spoke more in depth about her penchant for speaking out against ICE, billionaires and more hot-button political issues.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Though Kazakhs speaking out against China’s policies in Xinjiang have long faced pressure, advocacy groups say this is the first time such a large group of Xinjiang activists has been imprisoned in the country.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Khloé Kardashian is speaking out on participating in the Netflix doc, The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Another former aide said that quiet guidance shared among female staffers focused on behavior that is legal, but nevertheless viewed as unprofessional and unbecoming of members of Congress — a line that has prevented many from speaking out publicly.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speaking out
Verb
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Fans need to start speaking up loudly.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot more speaking up and gaming with certain folks, and having conversations in different rooms.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This will set you both up for a healthier and more communicative relationship or will save you from spending time with someone whose values don’t align with yours.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging field calls for more refined methods to determine whether fungal electrical signaling plays a functional, communicative role.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities said hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members, neo-Nazis and other White nationalists marched through the University of Virginia campus in 2017, shouting racist and antisemitic chants.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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France is not a country in which kids run amok shouting, so although the garden is a nice place for the junior set to play, bear in mind that the adult guests are trying to enjoy a relaxing stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite its expansive sourcing reach, China remains at the top of the heap for H&M as far as suppliers go.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After all, the committee and city leaders spent the last six months talking up the event.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps in response, a Microsoft executive downplayed the company's AI focus last month while talking up major improvements to future Windows 11 updates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coachella Weekend 1 concluded with a historic performance by the festival’s first Latina headliner Karol G and now, attendees are sounding off online about their experiences and offering advice to Weekend 2 festivalgoers.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Journalism ethics experts are sounding off on the scandal involving Pats coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini, as The Athletic investigates Russini’s conduct after the pair was spotted holding hands at a luxury resort.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Backstage, everyone was crying and shaking, Pearlman says.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The adults settle into seats facing each other while children from different families run behind them, squealing, playing, crying.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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