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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
Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken.
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Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Malik cried as some of her sobbing family members embraced her following the sentencing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Check those rearview mirrors, Thierry Henry, Carl cried on the pod and The Athletic FC tactics show has dug deeper on the tactical impact of the skipper this season.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 3 May 2026
In the video, Paul appeared to punch, kick and throw chairs at Mortensen while her daughter from another relationship watched and cried.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In the past 30 days, 51% of employees have cried due to work stress, up 12 points from 2025, and 52% experienced anxiety or panic-like symptoms at work.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
His mother attended each graduation and cried.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Malik cried as some of her sobbing family members embraced her following the sentencing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Check those rearview mirrors, Thierry Henry, Carl cried on the pod and The Athletic FC tactics show has dug deeper on the tactical impact of the skipper this season.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 3 May 2026
In the video, Paul appeared to punch, kick and throw chairs at Mortensen while her daughter from another relationship watched and cried.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In the past 30 days, 51% of employees have cried due to work stress, up 12 points from 2025, and 52% experienced anxiety or panic-like symptoms at work.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
His mother attended each graduation and cried.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried
Verb
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On the flight, Michelle sobbed uncontrollably for a half hour.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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One man sobbed into the sleeves of his evening jacket.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Tarabel’s sustainability credentials aren’t shouted about, and future guests might appreciate some in-room information on the steps the hotel is taking to minimize their impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Along the floor, everyone’s umbrellas wept watery dark flowers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Stone wept with joy at the news that her old friend Robert Francis Prevost — born in Chicago and raised in south suburban Dolton — made history as the first American to be elected pope.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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People often describe being yelled at, manipulated and called names.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Cried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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