SPOKEN OUT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

spoken out

verb

past participle of speak out

as in shouted

to voice one's opinions freely with force it's a free country, so anyone can speak out

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Recent Examples of spoken out This is far from the first time that Crow has spoken out against the administration. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 June 2026 Robinson isn't the only musician who's spoken out against the state of the country. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Carney, meanwhile, has spoken out on the world stage against economic coercion by the United States. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Former Olympian denies vandalism after arrest At least one person has spoken out about their arrest. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Once considered one of the best in the profession, former players have spoken out about his old-school tendencies that some say can be considered bullying. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 In recent years, Hammer has spoken out during several media appearances. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Meyers Taylor has spoken out on behalf of women’s athletes, and called attention to racial biases in her sport, which prompted the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation to form a task force to investigate. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoken out

Verb

In the ensuing 18 years, Gomez and Swift have consistently palled around at awards shows, supported each other's new albums, and shouted each other out on social media.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Paul also shouted out Wolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, coach Chris Finch and the Wolves’ ownership group, helmed by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of shouted

Verb

Germany have not really been talked up as a tournament contender, and this game was evidence of why.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 June 2026
The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Definition of talked up

Verb

The skateboarder and Viva La Bam alum, 46, sounded off on the possibility of his involvement in a future Jackass project during a new interview with Rolling Stone, published on Friday, July 3.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The first thing the mayor sounded off was on some of Wemby's clothing choices.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Definition of sounded off

Verb

At the final whistle, some fans cried, some sat down with blank looks, some were mad, and others just seemed happy for the experience.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
And it was said by John Lewis that Martin Luther King cried at that moment, knowing that would mean the Voting Rights Act passed.

— NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of cried

Verb

Fans inside the stadium and at watch parties across the nation yelled at the screens.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Civalli, who was at the center of a scuffle in the fourth inning, yelled at Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras after striking him out, causing the benches to clear.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026