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
And so when all branches of the U.S. government speak up, including through diplomacy, and demonstrate willingness to impose tangible consequences for facilitating the fentanyl epidemic, the CCP is more likely to listen and act.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
His unjust treatment for speaking up against the stringent Iranian regime sparked global outrage from world organizations and leaders.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
After often remaining silent about her name being used in cultural disputes, Caitlin Clark has spoken up.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Beyond Surface Solutions Many companies default to superficial fixes: elaborate office perks that go unused, engagement surveys that collect dust with no follow-up action, values statements that ring hollow, town halls where few speak up and cultural initiatives that feel forced.
—Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
His unjust treatment for speaking up against the stringent Iranian regime sparked global outrage from world organizations and leaders.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
After often remaining silent about her name being used in cultural disputes, Caitlin Clark has spoken up.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Beyond Surface Solutions Many companies default to superficial fixes: elaborate office perks that go unused, engagement surveys that collect dust with no follow-up action, values statements that ring hollow, town halls where few speak up and cultural initiatives that feel forced.
—Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak up
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Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who had polio as a child, spoke out in defense of the polio vaccine after a recent report disclosed that one of Kennedy’s advisors filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022.Michelle L. Price and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump spoke out in favor of shooting down the mysterious drones if necessary, while suggesting that the Biden administration was withholding information about the sightings.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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His wife often cries and chews her nails out of nervousness.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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This week Bad Bunny cries in the club, Rosé introduces listeners to her toxic ex, and Sky Ferreira returns with bold promises.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Kremlin is concerned about what is in store for Russia's economy, despite Vladimir Putin's efforts to talk up the country's growth amid high inflation, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has said.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania → Swift yells at a security guard who got into an altercation with a fan who was dancing near the front of the stage.Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beth yells at him to get to the arena to meet wealthy buyers waiting for him.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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That day, Piaf’s secretary had already informed them that the meeting was canceled when the singer piped up in a weary voice from her bedroom and agreed to see them.Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Zen pipes up that his yakuza captors asked him if there were any phrases his mom regularly used.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
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Producer-songwriter Evan Blair remembers the serendipitous moment a distorted guitar pedal abruptly sounded off during his first studio session with Benson Boone.Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here, experts sound off on the three pillars of parenting without raising your voice.Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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