speaking up

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make one's position known v.
assert v.

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

VERB

assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sound off

WEAK

assert declare insist make plain speak loudly speak out

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speaking up

But if you’re not speaking up and setting boundaries, her assumption that your offer included dinner is just as reasonable as your assumption that it didn’t.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

And when the new regime encourages people to start speaking up in the future, while banning discussion of what has happened, another ambiguous rule is born.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

In the lawsuit, Garcia claims he faced retaliation for speaking up about serious security breaches, complaining that some managers allowed unscreened luggage directly onto planes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

"I have no problem speaking up, that's probably my red flag."

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

He waited for silence to descend over the stands before speaking up again.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros