: 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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it's a free country, so anyone can speak out
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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
Reflecting on the incident now, Liu stands by her decision to speak out.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
In a briefing earlier in the day with President Biden, Newsom spoke out against the misinformation and lies.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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
Reflecting on the incident now, Liu stands by her decision to speak out.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
In a briefing earlier in the day with President Biden, Newsom spoke out against the misinformation and lies.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Speak-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak-out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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