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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
When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
At their gigs in London’s massive Wembley Stadium and in Manchester’s Heaton Park, lads cried and moshed and showered each other in beer and cider and more questionable liquids.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Kenishea Frierson saw her uncle's bloody body, but what stood out most is how her mom screamed and cried that day.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
All around the arena, people embraced their friends, kissed their grandmothers, and cried into the arms of their mothers.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
This, obviously, is concerning to Wednesday, who has cried the same black tears as her psychic powers have diminished.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the ceremony, the woman cried.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Several hardcore fans had traveled from Japan and Korea to participate in the pop-up, and nearly cried when seeing the group close up behind the counter.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
At their gigs in London’s massive Wembley Stadium and in Manchester’s Heaton Park, lads cried and moshed and showered each other in beer and cider and more questionable liquids.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Kenishea Frierson saw her uncle's bloody body, but what stood out most is how her mom screamed and cried that day.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
All around the arena, people embraced their friends, kissed their grandmothers, and cried into the arms of their mothers.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
This, obviously, is concerning to Wednesday, who has cried the same black tears as her psychic powers have diminished.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the ceremony, the woman cried.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Several hardcore fans had traveled from Japan and Korea to participate in the pop-up, and nearly cried when seeing the group close up behind the counter.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried
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The 53-year-old actor sobbed uncontrollably as the audience on the Lido erupted into 15-minute standing ovation, one of the longest at this year’s festival so far.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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The teen, whose mother also sobbed in court as her son was sentenced on Tuesday, had pleaded guilty to charges including culpable driving causing death, theft, and failing to render assistance in July, the Sydney Morning Herald noted.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The plane’s window shades remained closed for the entire flight, and a guard at the front of the plane shouted at anyone who spoke.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Michel Iluz, whose son Guy Iluz was killed while captive in Gaza, shouted into the microphone at the Jerusalem protest, the pain in his voice mounting to a howl.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adelson, 75, cried out when the first guilty verdict was read and wept as the other verdicts came in.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Adding to the waterworks, Kerr also wept as the credits rolled.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show will include takes on some of the most famous songs sung by Frank Sinatra.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, just like Lisa, BTS have won the Best K-Pop award for songs sung primarily in both Korean and English.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, after spotting Faulkner’s three daughters, Jan, Barbara and Leslie, on the sidelines during filming of The Undefeated in Mexico, Wayne yelled for wardrobe and put the young girls in the movie.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Washington yelled, according to Reynolds.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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