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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
Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.
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Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
While the other kids cried and prayed in the police van, Shaina focused.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The outlets said some jurors and family members cried as testimony detailed the child’s injuries.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Asked to expound on his near brush with death, Refn eventually broke down and cried, triggering a thunderous applause in the press conference.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The two women hugged and cried.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Josh Allen cried at his postgame news conference, and head coach Sean McDermott was fired in the aftermath.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Richins cried as the statements were read.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Some collapsed on the ground at the cave’s entrance, and were hugged by a group of workers who cried in joy.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
While the other kids cried and prayed in the police van, Shaina focused.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The outlets said some jurors and family members cried as testimony detailed the child’s injuries.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Asked to expound on his near brush with death, Refn eventually broke down and cried, triggering a thunderous applause in the press conference.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The two women hugged and cried.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Josh Allen cried at his postgame news conference, and head coach Sean McDermott was fired in the aftermath.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Richins cried as the statements were read.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried
Verb
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Brewer sobbed as McEvoy recounted his side of the story.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Onlookers sobbed and smiled as the memorial played, and passed each other packets of tissues.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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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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The Four Seasons actress shouted out her husband, Jeff Richmond, ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary with her signature wit.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Advocates with Mexican Heritage Plaza, SOMOS Mayfair, and Si Se Puede Collective watched the building burn and wept.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Chase Elliott wept under his sunglasses.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider yelled at Pérez, but the situation did not escalate.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Cried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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