cry for
phrasal verb
cried for; crying for; cries for
: to need or require (something) very much
This problem is crying for a solution.
The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.
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After Wednesday’s 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Mike Shildt issued what could have been characterized as a public cry for help.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In Colorado’s dry climate, our skin is crying for help — even on our heads.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Since putting out a cry for help on social media in late June, Vasquez said he’s heard from many business owners who are in similar financial straits.
—Jenna Thompson
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This song played a big part of that night and is a rallying cry for the people there that still need a lot of help.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In Colorado’s dry climate, our skin is crying for help — even on our heads.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Since putting out a cry for help on social media in late June, Vasquez said he’s heard from many business owners who are in similar financial straits.
—Jenna Thompson
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
This song played a big part of that night and is a rallying cry for the people there that still need a lot of help.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cry for
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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