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spoke out

VERB

make one's position known

Synonyms

WEAK

assert come out with declare have one's say insist let voice be heard make oneself heard make plain say loud and clear sound off speak loudly speak one's mind stand up for

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet shut up

Example Sentences

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Ali was one of several high-profile players who spoke out in support of the ex-Yorkshire player, whose experiences led to five former players being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Neighbors collected signatures and spoke out at planning-commission meetings over plans for expansion and the lack of parking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Li and a man who says he was portrayed as her AI husband in the series, which became a hit last month on Hongguo, spoke out online about their separate unwelcome discoveries.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

But for Catholic bishops, even conservative Catholic bishops, the pope is their ride-or-die, and a wave of them spoke out this week against the president’s comments.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“I spoke out about these people so many times, but they said I was lying! Shouldn’t they be counting from way back when I started to tell?”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter