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
Such questioning could also make new policy experts brought in to the NSC less likely to speak up about policy differences and concerns.
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Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
While that admission might seem shocking, Love is only one of many Drag Race queens who have spoken up in recent years about the financial tribulations of competing on the show — and the high cost of competing in general.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, when will Trump speak up and defend American workers against these derogatory comments by Musk and Ramaswamy?
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
The wait might push you to speak up to your boss and management.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
While that admission might seem shocking, Love is only one of many Drag Race queens who have spoken up in recent years about the financial tribulations of competing on the show — and the high cost of competing in general.
—James Factora, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, when will Trump speak up and defend American workers against these derogatory comments by Musk and Ramaswamy?
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
The wait might push you to speak up to your boss and management.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak up
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After his comments, three demonstrators spoke out about the California wildfires, which have killed dozens and been linked to climate change.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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By Alice Park January 14, 2025 6:04 PM EST After announcing in March 2024 that she had been diagnosed with cancer, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has again spoken out about her illness—this time, with good news.Alice Park, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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The hearing was briefly stopped several times by protesters with at least one shouting about the deadly fires in Los Angeles and the role fossil fuels play in global warming.Timothy Gardner, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Authentic marketing isn’t about shouting the loudest but speaking the clearest.Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Trump trolled him for weeks and now this news comes [cry laughing emoji].Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mahali cried in front of the press cameras that came to report her father’s death.Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Macdonald talked up right tackle Abe Lucas’ impact on the unit in the second half of the season, and how Olu Oluwatimi took control of the center spot after Connor Williams’ retirement.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, Jones has been talking up McCarthy in recent weeks, while still refusing to give any actual confirmation of whether the coach will be back in 2025.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The men yelled and waved a flashlight, but the other vessel didn’t respond or change course.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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One mother told me that, by the end of every self-tape, her child has yelled at her at least once.Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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By the numbers: Just 39% of Democrats approve of celebrities piping up on political issues — but only 11% of Republicans and 12% of independents (24% for the whole sample).Noah Bressner, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
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But then a little voice called financial reality piped up.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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To fill you in on all the latest tile finishes, shapes, and colors, industry experts sound off on the top tile trends of 2025.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
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Of course, Blanco wasn't the only person to sound off about the big news in the comments, as others including Jennifer Aniston, Gordon Ramsay, Shay Mitchell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cardi B, Lil Nas X and even Taylor Swift showed their support.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Speak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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