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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The man was detained and taken away in a white SUV as his children cried for him in his driveway and in the apartment window.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
Cox’s plea for architects and builders is a compelling example of, and passionate cry for, statesmanship.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
Cox’s plea for architects and builders is a compelling example of, and passionate cry for, statesmanship.
—John T. Shaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The Chargers’ defense is among the league’s best, which means the cries for Patullo’s firing could grow even louder.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
Cox’s plea for architects and builders is a compelling example of, and passionate cry for, statesmanship.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
Cox’s plea for architects and builders is a compelling example of, and passionate cry for, statesmanship.
—John T. Shaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The Chargers’ defense is among the league’s best, which means the cries for Patullo’s firing could grow even louder.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cry for
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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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