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adjective

Definition of speaking outnext
as in speaking up

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speaking out

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verb

present participle of speak out
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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  1. vocal
  2. communicative
  3. expansive
  4. yelling
Adjective
  • The applause Edwards earned for just being there, against the nervous advice of GOP leaders, soon gave way to vocal anger over the Trump administration’s wrecking ball that’s vandalizing jobs and public services, such as veterans’ care, national parks and Social Security offices, across the nation.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The set was nominated for best Latin pop album at the Grammy awards and best pop vocal album at the Latin Grammys.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • Socialisation And Early Gendered Communication Training From childhood, boys and girls are socialized into different communicative patterns.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Butler has been a revelation, fitting in seamlessly on both ends as a communicative, physical player.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of communicative
Adjective
  • Outdoors, the grounds host a swimming pool surrounded by an expansive brick deck holding a hot tub, a kitchen setup, and several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The result was a performance that felt like a moment of evolution—still deeply Trill, but also expansive, demonstrating Bun B’s versatility and willingness to push the boundaries of what Black Heritage Night could be.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of expansive
Verb
  • And there are people yelling for Dylan to come back.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • There are people yelling at the other people to shut up.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of yelling
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