1
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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3
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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2
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
Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Another piece shows a crying woman with a hairstyle from the Flavian period (69-96 AD).
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In one corner, an elderly woman’s cries pierce the quiet sobs of others.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Verb
That’s despite widespread social media reports—videos of women crying, screaming, or passing out in the doctor’s office, which have gone viral in recent years.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Another piece shows a crying woman with a hairstyle from the Flavian period (69-96 AD).
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Noun
As Popeye mimics a baby's cry again, Jackson this time copies the bird, with the two cries eerily matching.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In one corner, an elderly woman’s cries pierce the quiet sobs of others.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
Verb
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The Padres-specific fits are so enticing, some locals might weep.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Another piece reveals the face of a weeping woman, depicted with a hairstyle characteristic of the Flavian period, which dated from A.D. 69-96.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Attendees also stand to sing the national anthem and recognize retired and active military members, and Gold Star families who’ve lost someone in service to their country.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Once in a while a strange alchemy occurs when words spoken or sung, or actions taken, music played, reaches across the footlights and zaps and zings those who watch in awe.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Here, writer Sam Stone shouts out modern-style amari that are perfect for summer sipping.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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But the personnel department — shout out to them — kind of found a diamond in the rough.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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But French did not heed the calls, and several MAGA media personalities and politicians expressed their support for him.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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And importantly for companies, why employ thousands of humans to answer those calls?—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of Kenyans were already on the streets early in the morning, chanting anti-government slogans as police hurled tear gas canisters at some of the crowds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Trump hints at potential for 'regime change' in Iran with new slogan MAJOR HEADLINES SUNDAY ATTACK – Church security guard kills armed suspect who opened fire on congregation.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Villar entered the plea in a brief court hearing with no further comments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Baker, 63, entered a no-contest plea to killing Fabio in July 2023 and was sentenced to life without parole.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Whistles and boos met Chelsea possessions and when Pedro Neto scored the opening goal for the Blues in the 13th minute, the cheers from the blue end of the field were overtaken by the screams of rebuttal from the Flamengo fans scattered around this massive stadium.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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After all, what would be more appropriate for our moment than a franchise movie that devolves into a series of anguished and disjointed screams?—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The older versions of their characters are played to a full-on sobbing effect by James Garner and Gena Rowlands.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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When a video emerged of him sobbing in his locker room stall after coming agonizingly close to winning the title a year ago, his entire native nation commiserated with his pain.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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