as in to speak up
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 speak out
Justin Baldoni's mother is speaking out amid her son's ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2025
This individual asked for anonymity fearing retribution against their organization for speaking out.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2025
This individual asked for anonymity fearing retribution against their organization for speaking out.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speak out
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Americans who treasure what has truly made our country great — a secular Constitution that keeps religion out of our laws and social policies must speak up to safeguard democracy for ourselves and future generations.—
Annie Laurie Gaylor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some activists are also concerned that those who have always stood with the LGBTQ+ community could be too scared to speak up under Trump’s new administration.—
David Gilbert,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jason shouted, fired up, as the younger Kelce cackled.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Police received multiple reports related to juveniles consuming alcohol, noise, obscenities being shouted, and more, according to Florida Today, part of USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Critics cried nepotism and lamented Robert F. Kennedy’s lack of qualifications and prior experience.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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The cover photo shows Atkin, her husband Mike Rosenthal, and their son River embracing and later in the post, the stylist is pictured crying.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The alerts, sounding off at 8 p.m. and again at 11, advised residents about mandatory evacuations in Altadena, but the location specified in the message was to the east of their homes.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Radio personality sounds off on California leadership over wildfires.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Already, some Republicans are talking up the potential of having conditions tied to aid for Southern California.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sources at Thorp Arch — speaking anonymously to protect relationships — have repeatedly talked up Cairns’ role behind the scenes.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Europe has long been working against any Darwinist instincts, spending the past several years trying to wedge its head inside the mouth of the lion while their own people yell at them to stop.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Though there was no damage to either car, a crowd of at least 10 Turks soon gathered, yelling at Hiba.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 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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“Speak out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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