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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
Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Songbirds cried in the surrounding trees, and the girl’s heart fluttered with unspeakable sadness.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Outside, a layered score of howling wind and distant I-80 traffic was occasionally pierced by the cry of a crane.
—Erinn Springer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
By the ’90s, Oprah had built an empire out of collective catharsis—crying with guests and transforming daytime TV into the world’s most profitable therapy session.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Songbirds cried in the surrounding trees, and the girl’s heart fluttered with unspeakable sadness.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
The image of Trump's fist pump after the assassination attempt became rallying cry and a campaign symbol, appearing on t-shirts, mugs and other merchandise at the president's rallies.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Outside, a layered score of howling wind and distant I-80 traffic was occasionally pierced by the cry of a crane.
—Erinn Springer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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William Nylander also deserves a shout here for his constantly creative play in Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But we’re allowed to want more than a cheeky shout out.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This year, the star of The Equalizer and Alexander had one of the cast's reunions when Latifah popped up via video call during Alexander's February guest spot on The Drew Barrymore Show.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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These are great for taking calls on the go or for working in cafes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Golden Lessons for Brands Everywhere Briggs & Riley’s enduring success offers critical lessons that reach far beyond the luggage sector on the importance of delivering on brand promise: Substance wins over slogan.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The slogan refers to a change in the constitution that would likely be necessary for Trump to run again, as presidents are currently barred from holding office for more than two terms, after President Franklin Roosevelt ran for four.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As per the documents, judge Sarah Willis ruled on the plea bargain deal Wednesday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, Hanson and Norman say, that display has moved onto social media, where teens’ For You Pages are flooded with acceptance videos featuring screams of joy and tears.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often reserved on the court, Holiday celebrated with a loud scream while walking toward the Boston huddle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Barack and Michelle Obama will executive produce under their Higher Ground banner along with Vinnie Malhotra.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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The deal was brokered between Di Pace under his Momento Films banner and Twenty-nine Palms Entertainment Ltd by Michael Ryan, Executive Producer and former partner at GFM.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Noun
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But the appeal of midcentury modernism, complete with clean lines and expansive windows, has transcended time.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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At this point, the lengthy wait times between games are inherent to their appeal (and frustration).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The little shriek Hardy lets out when Venom headbutts him in the face?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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The music rises calmly, until a machine groans and a siren shrieks.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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