as in crying
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as in sobbing
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress
he bawled for days after his dog died
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as in shouting
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the mover was bawling for help as the refrigerator was about to slip out of his hands
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Recent Examples of bawling
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
But the night will be more remembered for the emotional tribute that had Marchand bawling by the end of it.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Many were left bawling after seeing such a genuine interaction caught on camera, while others asked why the dogs sleep in a kennel outside.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For sure, John would be bawling.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Dogs can read your emotions and Julie was bawling like crazy.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
But the night will be more remembered for the emotional tribute that had Marchand bawling by the end of it.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Eusexua offers a soundtrack for bedrooms and basements fit for balling and bawling sessions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Many were left bawling after seeing such a genuine interaction caught on camera, while others asked why the dogs sleep in a kennel outside.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
For sure, John would be bawling.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bawling
Adjective
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But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.—
Michael Granberry,
Dallas News,
17 Jan. 2020
Verb
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In the photo released by the White House, Armstrong is sobbing, her mouth hanging open in despair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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But in this version of the photo, Levy Armstrong is pictured sobbing, with visible tears streaming down her cheeks and her mouth open.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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During the struggle, an unidentified Border Patrol agent can be heard repeatedly shouting that the man was armed, according to the report.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The neighbors gathering, shouting, whistling, screaming for help… help that is a message of love but like all love powerless to prevent the hurt from happening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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In a video circulated online, the father of Moatsem al-Sharafy is seen weeping over his body on a hospital bed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In footage circulated online, the father of Moatsem al-Sharafy is seen weeping over his body on a hospital bed.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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In another video shared by Vazquez, as a seemingly unarmed neighbor stands yelling, a police officer can be seen placing his hand on his gun.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hands are visible shortly before shooting Another video, taken across the street from where the shooting occurred, shows protesters yelling at officers during the immigration enforcement operation.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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An exodus of prosecutors who didn’t care for his staff screaming sessions and boorish press conferences.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Bawling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bawling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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