cry for
phrasal verb
cried for; crying for; cries for
: to need or require (something) very much
This problem is crying for a solution.
The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.
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This column was conceived not so much as an assignment but as a desperate cry for help to my editors.
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Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Jurors saw evidence that Harris, who was a witness, also texted Megan’s bodyguard five minutes after the shooting in an apparent cry for assistance.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
But their time together quickly turns into a physical and psychological fight for survival when they get trapped in a sauna where no one can hear their cries for help.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Political hijinks ensues as the comet becomes a divisive issue rather than a rallying cry for action.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
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Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Jurors saw evidence that Harris, who was a witness, also texted Megan’s bodyguard five minutes after the shooting in an apparent cry for assistance.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
But their time together quickly turns into a physical and psychological fight for survival when they get trapped in a sauna where no one can hear their cries for help.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Political hijinks ensues as the comet becomes a divisive issue rather than a rallying cry for action.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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