as in to speak up
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 speak out
King, the famed horror writer, has emerged as a staunch Trump critic and frequently speaks out against the president on social media.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Within the league, masc players of color have spoken out about feeling left out of sponsorship deals and granted less media attention than their white or straight counterparts.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The comic has long used her platform to speak out against antisemitism — and make sure her voice is heard.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Sammie is speaking out publicly after being arrested on assault and child abuse charges in Georgia.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Within the league, masc players of color have spoken out about feeling left out of sponsorship deals and granted less media attention than their white or straight counterparts.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The comic has long used her platform to speak out against antisemitism — and make sure her voice is heard.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Sammie is speaking out publicly after being arrested on assault and child abuse charges in Georgia.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
Verb
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Many critics of the decision, including doctors, are afraid to speak up against it.—
Arthur Allen,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Learning how to express themselves is just as important as having the courage to speak up.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In April, the couple navigated another mid-episode interruption — this time from an audience member who shouted out during an interview with actor Christopher Meloni.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 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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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
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
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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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