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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
Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
The audience sang, cheered, and cried as Croce played to a packed house that Friday night.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
When a truck carrying Mr. Nasrallah’s coffin entered the stadium, the crowd erupted in shrieks and cries as the voice of the former Hezbollah leader — clipped from his speeches — echoed from speakers.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
A little more than seven hours later, the child woke up crying and Wehmeyer held the toddler for at least 30 minutes before laying the child back down, authorities say, citing the mother’s testimony.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
The audience sang, cheered, and cried as Croce played to a packed house that Friday night.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Read Next California Neighbor hears woman’s cries as dog attacks, California reports say.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
When a truck carrying Mr. Nasrallah’s coffin entered the stadium, the crowd erupted in shrieks and cries as the voice of the former Hezbollah leader — clipped from his speeches — echoed from speakers.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
Verb
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In July, Hilaria wept alongside her husband when a Santa Fe judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec after ruling that the prosecution concealed evidence from his legal team.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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More than once a staff member slumped across their desk and wept.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the clip shared Wednesday (March 5), Gaga — looking low-key in a black baseball cap and T-shirt — sits at a piano in the SNL break room and openly sings observations about the comedians who filter in and out.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Beyond his bona fides as a broadcasting dual threat, Berry has been a frequent motivational speaker and a jazz lover who sings with his own band.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jonas’ call comes after a tough run for Tesla shares, which have plunged more than 27% this year and are down more than 40% from an all-time high reached in December.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The deliberately ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe and peach – filtered into the main space, which had a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually got bumping.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The slogan even made it to the highest office in the land in September when former President Joe Biden included it in his speech during NJ/NY Gotham FC’s celebratory visit to the White House for winning the 2023 NWSL title.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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And one district mom who works as a graphic designer started an online shop selling hoodies, T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with the satirical district’s logo and opposition slogans.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Watch Moore’s six-minute statement/plea below, then hit the comments with your reactions.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Mar. 2025
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Willis’ lawyer, John Picerno, entered the not guilty plea on Willis’ behalf, and the judge entered the plea on behalf of Carson, who doesn’t yet have an attorney and plans to apply for a public defender.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The team of cosmic homicide detectives determined a strange X-ray signal is the dying scream of a planet destroyed by a superdense stellar corpse called a white dwarf.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The audience went wild before Cruise hit the stage, filling Harpo Studios in Chicago with deafening screams, applause and even some tears.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some in the crowd sobbed as organizers played excerpts from Nasrallah's speeches.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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Danielle literally falls to the ground, sobbing and hyperventilating.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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