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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 sing
to utter one's distinctive animal sound we knew that we were getting very close to the ocean when we could hear sea gulls crying

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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 scream
a sudden short emotional utterance cries of disbelief greeted the announcement of the surprise winner for best picture

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Writing a prescription is easier than changing the bandage on a crying baby surrounded by concerned parents. Csaba Toth, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Hours after sleeping with Stephen, Lucy cries on Leo's doorstep and the pair rekindle their relationship — only for Stephen to reveal his hookup with Lucy to Leo that night. Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Historically a ceremonial Māori war dance, the Haka was intended as a challenge to opponents and a rallying cry before heading into battle, though today it is also used to celebrate Māori identity and culture and as a way of unifying people at times of grief. Chris Lau, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024 John Zara could hear his neighbors' cries over the sound of the rushing water. Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cry 

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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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