: 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
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it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Governments, civil society, businesses, and individuals must speak out against antisemitism and protect the rights of all vulnerable people.
—Irwin Cotler, TIME, 26 Jan. 2025
After the Spies, Lies and Allies trailer showed Clark and González kissing, Clark’s ex Tayler Jiminez spoke out on X (then known as Twitter) claiming that the reality star cheated on her with González.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Verb
And the Silicon Valley legend wasn’t alone in speaking out against Musk recently.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Governments, civil society, businesses, and individuals must speak out against antisemitism and protect the rights of all vulnerable people.
—Irwin Cotler, TIME, 26 Jan. 2025
After the Spies, Lies and Allies trailer showed Clark and González kissing, Clark’s ex Tayler Jiminez spoke out on X (then known as Twitter) claiming that the reality star cheated on her with González.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Speak-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak-out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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