as in speaking up
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as in spouting (off)
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 Synonyms for speaking out
Adjective
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Along with Russia, another vocal critic of the U.S., Beijing has not contributed to the trust fund for the mission.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025 -
The comedian turned television producer has been the most vocal about her move, prompting snide jokes from the Trump administration.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Open, warm, and highly communicative, Chauffe, who performs as hemlock, has made a name for herself around the country by embracing a free-spirited and loose approach to her music and her everyday life.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Image The accusations, however, that the institution’s leaders are neither approachable nor communicative will linger after Mr. Hill’s departure.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled between 14th Street and 10th Avenue, just West of the High Line and just south of Little Island Park, the venue’s expansive windows offer a view of these iconic destinations.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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With a population exceeding 90 million and an expansive industrial base, diversifying our energy sources is critical to ensuring economic resilience as well as environmental sustainability.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And there are people yelling for Dylan to come back.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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There are people yelling at the other people to shut up.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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