: 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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Examples of speak-out in a Sentence
Verb
it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Sources went on to explain how Kate had been inspired to speak out about her diagnosis after seeing Charles's own openness about his condition.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, health committee chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) hasn’t spoken out about any of them.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Joe and Mika will continue to speak out and hold the Trump administration accountable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Miller’s mother Lisa Miller spoke out against Komoroski in court last August, according to ABC News.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Sources went on to explain how Kate had been inspired to speak out about her diagnosis after seeing Charles's own openness about his condition.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
For example, health committee chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) hasn’t spoken out about any of them.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Joe and Mika will continue to speak out and hold the Trump administration accountable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Speak-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak-out. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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