as in to speak out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
don't worry, he'll pipe up if he feels he's being overlooked
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Recent Examples of pipe up
Wait, one of the kids pipes up, ready for the tournament or to die?
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
If either party do pipe up, this post will be updated.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 July 2024
In the future, if Alex — or anyone else — steals an idea from you, pipe up in the meeting and take it back.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
And sitting in the back seat of the family car after school pickup on a warm spring day, her 9-year-old piped up during an interview with the Detroit Free Press.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
If either party do pipe up, this post will be updated.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 July 2024
In the future, if Alex — or anyone else — steals an idea from you, pipe up in the meeting and take it back.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
And sitting in the back seat of the family car after school pickup on a warm spring day, her 9-year-old piped up during an interview with the Detroit Free Press.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe 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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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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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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Ireland will always speak up for human rights and international law.Reuters, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The last time Mosley spoke up with the parks department dealt with a man named Tracey Peterson, who lives in Gary.Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 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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Go full tilt boogie in that comments section and sound off!Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 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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There appeared to be some Mangione supporters present; one woman appeared to be crying during the hearing.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now there’s even more to cry about, as Lark has wiped Brady’s bank account clean and disappeared into thin air.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 19 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 angrily yells at the horse trainer to come meet the wealthy buyers who are waiting for him.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
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