as in to speak 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 speak up
During the packed school board meeting, parents spoke up about the difference Zissi has made with their sons, helping them through growing pains and some serious life challenges, getting them to college.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, Sánchez is speaking up about an issue that has marked her life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Pitch the bold idea, apply for the role, speak up in the meeting.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Now is the time to show up, stand up, speak up for human decency.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, Sánchez is speaking up about an issue that has marked her life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Pitch the bold idea, apply for the role, speak up in the meeting.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Now is the time to show up, stand up, speak up for human decency.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak up
Verb
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The negotiations also put pressure on the city's police department to speak out.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shapiro has also spoken out this year about his efforts to warn former President Joe Biden about his slim chances of being re-elected as President of Pennsylvania in 2024.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That mute minute in an otherwise ever-bobbing, ever-shouting crowd (a portion of which camped outside the Spectrum Center) was a testament to Eilish’s ability to hold her own on a stage that — other than the occasional burst of fire and blitzing lights — had little frill.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Climate was barely mentioned, though scientists have been studying and shouting about its relevance in worsening wildfires for years.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My children cried themselves to sleep.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most of us are socialized not just to suck it up, never to cry or show emotions, but also to suppress, go silent, hide, run away, act as if there is no agony.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Behind the scenes on Sunday, Roach talked up the entire roster.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the podcast The Hill’s World of Travel, O’Leary talked up artificial intelligence, getting most of the names wrong in the process.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another clip showed two other women yelling loudly behind the two teens, seemingly cheering for the game on the court.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Iker Zuriguel estimates there are some 20,000 to 25,000 people inside the stadium clapping, stomping, and yelling.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz piped up in defense of Kimmel’s right to free speech without governmental interference.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Younger Republican voters and GOP contrarians are piping up to challenge the broad consensus in the Republican Party that has been in lockstep with policy on Israel.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The candidates sounded off on balancing the needs of homeowners and renters, private property rights and the biggest challenges Boise residents face.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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The artist never revealed what caused the reaction, but asked for fans' grace in case a note sounded off.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20up. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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