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as in sobbed
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 shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a mother crying for help
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Recent Examples of cried
Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.
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Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Grayson’s family cried and held hands as the verdict was read.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
In the holding cell, Dennis cried until her detention was over.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
On The Voice, Nicole cried along with McEntire, which made for an all-around touching moment.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Some Leos have moved, redecorated, cut ties, or cried in the bathtub — all valid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
My children cried themselves to sleep.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Kurek said Campbell cried but otherwise appeared normal and that the bruising was the result of the fall.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Grayson’s family cried and held hands as the verdict was read.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
In the holding cell, Dennis cried until her detention was over.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
On The Voice, Nicole cried along with McEntire, which made for an all-around touching moment.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Some Leos have moved, redecorated, cut ties, or cried in the bathtub — all valid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
My children cried themselves to sleep.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Kurek said Campbell cried but otherwise appeared normal and that the bruising was the result of the fall.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried
Verb
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Marta’s brothers sobbed with the desperation of years, with childish anguish.—
Mariana Enriquez
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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At one point during the celebrations, Bronze sat on the pitch, put her hand over her mouth and sobbed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In April, the couple navigated another mid-episode interruption — this time from an audience member who shouted out during an interview with actor Christopher Meloni.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Back home in Lansing, Latavia and the children huddled together and wept.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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His mother quietly wept at times as the other parents described their grief.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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