as in speaking up
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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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Adjective
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Despite the split, she’s been vocal about maintaining a solid co-parenting relationship with Shumpert for their two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025 -
The Disney Channel alum has since been vocal about getting sober — first from marijuana in 2017 and then alcohol three years later.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Those transported to the hospital were conscious and communicative at the time of transport, according to Diablo Valley College.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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Jen is super communicative, popular, and wise, linking her spiritual vibe with the Air sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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An expansive tsunami warning arrived minutes later — sending alarms blaring on the cellphones of Californians from the North Coast through the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Guests can also enjoy the expansive new fitness and spa complex, Le C Club, featuring a boxing ring, gym, and yoga and pilates studios.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Verb
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And there are people yelling for Dylan to come back.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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There are people yelling at the other people to shut up.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Speaking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speaking%20out. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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