as in spoken out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
she's never been afraid to speak up at town meetings
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Recent Examples of spoken up
Some feel studio heads and executives have not spoken up enough for them amid dealing with toxic fanbases.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
As Self decides on his coaching future, several players have spoken up on his behalf, specifically in regard to online criticism about the Jayhawks’ recent seasons.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The exemption, however, has alarmed residents, who have spoken up at county board meetings and launched a community organization, Not in My Backyard Imperial, to protest the data center and demand a CEQA review.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Over the past few weeks, a number of people have spoken up about just how much of the show is true.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Soudal–Quick-Step have not spoken up in that discussion regularly this season.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Bridges also isn’t the only big star who’s spoken up about ICE recently.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
But individual commissioners have spoken up on either side of it.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
As Self decides on his coaching future, several players have spoken up on his behalf, specifically in regard to online criticism about the Jayhawks’ recent seasons.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The exemption, however, has alarmed residents, who have spoken up at county board meetings and launched a community organization, Not in My Backyard Imperial, to protest the data center and demand a CEQA review.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Pashaei objects to the alleged silencing and retaliation against American female athletes who have spoken up for the protection of women's sports from biological male trans athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Over the past few weeks, a number of people have spoken up about just how much of the show is true.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Soudal–Quick-Step have not spoken up in that discussion regularly this season.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Bridges also isn’t the only big star who’s spoken up about ICE recently.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
But individual commissioners have spoken up on either side of it.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken up
Verb
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Hudson has spoken out about the tense moment and defended herself on multiple occasions.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Heaton has previously spoken out against inflammatory political discourse.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Tarabel’s sustainability credentials aren’t shouted about, and future guests might appreciate some in-room information on the steps the hotel is taking to minimize their impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In March, Nvidia talked up forthcoming silicon that can enable models to rapidly respond to users' questions, thanks to technology obtained in its $20 billion deal with chip startup Groq.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the company also talked up its efforts to double Leo’s launch frequency and pack more satellites into each rocket.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His mother attended each graduation and cried.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anthony also cried and asked officers whether Metcalf would be OK, and asked whether the stabbing could be considered self-defense.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During Wednesday’s interview, Carter also sounded off on the state of the game globally.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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New York families sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday night over a plan to launch the city’s first public high school focused on artificial intelligence ahead of a key vote later this month.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Garrett Tyrrell of Durango, sitting to her right, piped up.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The water is piped up to the data center for liquid cooling of the servers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Spoken up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoken%20up. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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