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as in to weep
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress
some kids started to cry even before the doctor had given them their shot
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a mother crying for help
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
a cry of despair arose when the smoke of the bomb blast cleared
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as in call
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
the lonesome cry of a coyote
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as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
"A chance to change America" was the cry on which the candidate was hoping to win the White House
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as in plea
an earnest request
the king was deaf to their cries
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Recent Examples of cry
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
According to an affidavit, Mortensen heard crying and saw a man dressed in black clothes and a mask walk past her.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
And yet, there's a sizeable contingent of the party ― those who prefer his aggressive, populist style ― for whom breaking institutional standards is a rallying cry.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Verb
But, later that night, Baker kept crying and holding his arm, suggesting there was more to his injury after all.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
According to an affidavit, Mortensen heard crying and saw a man dressed in black clothes and a mask walk past her.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Noun
Then Noa said three words that made the internet cry.
—Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
july 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
And yet, there's a sizeable contingent of the party ― those who prefer his aggressive, populist style ― for whom breaking institutional standards is a rallying cry.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
Verb
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Leander, the little engine that could, roared into the 8th position, boasting a median household income that could make a downtown condo owner weep ($131,822, for those keeping score at home).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Clean enough to make Gwyneth Paltrow weep and somehow still actually effective, the SOS (Save Our Skin) Sunscreen, from Tower 28, applies smoothly.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Electrified by the crowd of dedicated fans who sang nearly every lyric back to them, All Time Low found the answer to the question hanging over them.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much to the delight of the crowd, Wonder sang his iconic hit Happy Birthday to his 13-year-old daughter Zaiah Morris, which prompted a mass singalong, creating a moment of pure joy in Hyde Park.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Most of those shouting questions at Tatis for 45 minutes were doing so in Spanish.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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However, Ultraman is simple-minded and purely exists to follow Luthor's directions, down to the exact attack moves his handler shouts into his earpiece during fights.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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More on layoffs that have hit Arizona and other states and what Intel's CEO said during a quarterly earnings call.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Residents can voluntarily opt in to receive text, call or email alerts.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Then Sudeikis said something at a Big Slick news conference that inspired the slogan that put his company on the map.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Screen-printed onto t-shirts and embroidered onto caps, this slogan sums up the philosophy of gardening for founder Bram Korsten, who established the brand in 2021 in The Netherlands.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Some families supported the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial while ensuring punishment for Kohberger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
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There is no evidence Mueller weighed in on the investigation of Epstein, and his plea deal was handled by Alexander Acosta, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, whom Trump appointed as Secretary of Labor in his first term.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Factory workers heard screams, but couldn’t save their colleague.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Hunt, Texas — Ever since dawn on the Fourth of July, a broken hearts club bigger than Texas has been forced to imagine the speed of water and the screams of children.—
Bill Weir,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The firm had lost more than two-thirds of its staff; Lutnick sobbed during TV interviews while desperately trying to keep the business from going under.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The scene inside — Jota’s parents sobbing, Cardoso stricken by grief — was one of almost unbearable sadness.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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