PIPE UP Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

pipe up

verb

Definition of pipe up

as in to speak out

to voice one's opinions freely with force don't worry, he'll pipe up if he feels he's being overlooked

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Recent Examples of pipe up When a small raptor center in Southern California began caring for the most famous bald eagle on Earth, the keyboard veterinarians started piping up. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Every time a restaurant or other small business announces its closure, people pipe up on social media about what the business owner should have done to be successful. — Gregg Olsen, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Garrett Tyrrell of Durango, sitting to her right, piped up. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pipe up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe up

Verb

Waiving tariffs on some Canadian agricultural products could presage similar efforts in Michigan and New Hampshire, where Republican candidates facing uphill election fights have spoken out against tariffs on Canada.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026
At least one of those manufacturers has spoken out against the claim, according to the Kansas Reflector.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of speak out

Verb

Hollywell nods in agreement, and shouts out all the graffiti artists and other creatives who are still nearby.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
While one fan shouts criticism at an official’s call at Mira Costa High, Grandma and Grandpa Reis calmly and confidently root for their grandsons, Christian, a running back, and Weston, a linebacker.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Chenault explains how leaders can establish clear priorities when the stakes are high, encourage employees to speak up about problems, and challenge the status quo.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 27 Oct. 2026
Eric and Linda Carpenter-Grantham have shown us how change can begin — with a willingness to speak up and a practical idea that addresses a prevalent concern.

— Jermaine F. Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of speak up

Verb

Robert Pattinson is sounding off about Steven Soderbergh stepping up to help finish filming The Batman Part II.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Here, the athlete sounds off on the secrets to success in beach volleyball, the women’s sports surge and SoCal style.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sound off

Verb

Also at the upfronts, led by Paramount’s Lee Sears, President, International Markets Ad Sales, execs were talking up a new world in the UK where Paramount’s 5 has struck a historic deal with Channel 4 over advertising.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
The president talked up Jackson and Senate candidate Mike Collins as part of the White House effort to boost GOP enthusiasm in the upcoming elections.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of talk up

Verb

The gym boards were required by new Illinois High School Association shot clock rules, and not every stadium scoreboard was replaced.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
When shooting a gun into a moving car, there’s a chance someone will be injured or worse.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026