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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the director and actors are making the obligatory rounds of the late-night shows to talk up their new movie
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as in spoke out
to voice one's opinions freely with force
feel free to talk up if you have any objections
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Recent Examples of talked up
Styles has talked up Simon’s influence on him.
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Peter White, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Device makers have talked up a world where users may be able to ask their AI agents to call a cab or book a hotel.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Peterson had talked up head coach Bill Self’s KU program.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Specifically on content, the Lionsgate financial chief on the movie side talked up Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ to now be two films, as may happen to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
In France, the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen—who is notably obsessed with cats—has talked up the healing power of touching animals (among other such positions) but will not forswear foie gras.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Frank talked up the Lewis family’s commitment to the club.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Twins have talked up the depth of their rotation as a strength of the team, and now that depth is getting tested immediately with the door opening for their young starters to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Peter White, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Device makers have talked up a world where users may be able to ask their AI agents to call a cab or book a hotel.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Peterson had talked up head coach Bill Self’s KU program.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Specifically on content, the Lionsgate financial chief on the movie side talked up Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ to now be two films, as may happen to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
In France, the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen—who is notably obsessed with cats—has talked up the healing power of touching animals (among other such positions) but will not forswear foie gras.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
But in the opening minutes of his first stop at a local restaurant, the president raised debunked claims of voter fraud, talked up his plan to require voters to show identification before casting ballots, and discussed the recent FBI raid of election offices in the state’s most populous county.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Frank talked up the Lewis family’s commitment to the club.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Twins have talked up the depth of their rotation as a strength of the team, and now that depth is getting tested immediately with the door opening for their young starters to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked up
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ex-cohost — who publicly slammed the talk show and longtime panelist Joy Behar in early 2025 — spoke out online against problematic college fraternity practices, amid recent headlines covering notable alleged hazing instances on campuses around the country.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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North College Hill Council Member Kathy Cureton spoke out about the incident.—
Allie Hennard,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was originally sold to someone overseas who ultimately couldn’t complete the purchase, so there were some details that hadn’t been finished.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Slusser fought back and spoke up, waging legal battles against the NCAA, Mountain West and CSU over her experience.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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In mid-January, after surrendering his shotgun to authorities, Rourke spoke up again about the GoFundMe campaign, which by then had raised $90,000.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Richins, wearing a white blouse with pale blue and peach-colored flowers on it, looked down and began breathing heavily when the verdict was announced.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No official release date or plot synopsis has been announced.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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By now, the standard sound of rage rap — redlining drums deployed with abandon, frenetic, almost spastic chord arrangements, and often shouted, mantra-like lyrics delivered in an impassioned scream — has become a predictable shorthand for overtures to a younger audience.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before and after the vote, people in the hearing room shouted at lawmakers and warned of the harm the bill could do.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My older daughter has cried on and off but seems mostly unburdened in a way that only kids can.—
Nicole Frehsee Mazur,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Helen wept quietly, believing her world had come to an end, while Alice, always comfortable with attention, cried more lustily.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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The water is piped up to the data center for liquid cooling of the servers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Mar. 2026
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When the crowd got a chance to ask questions, a rancher piped up.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Talked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20up. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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