cried (for)

past tense of cry (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried (for)
Verb
  • After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • In a joint confessional, Zac also wept over his tense relationship with the Plaths, especially Lydia’s brothers.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • She was asked to join because of her extensive research and writing about the structure of indigent defense.
    Anat Rubin, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Following the settlement, McAfee wrote to Martin to apologize, but also begged her to move on.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Zayn, then, begged for Rhodes’ honesty.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • And instantly regretted it, and submitted my resignation at the end of the day.
    Kurt Andersen, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • Macron’s office said the two had discussed the project at length and regretted that the main industry partners, European aerospace group Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain, and France’s Dassault Aviation, had not been able to reach an agreement.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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“Cried (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20%28for%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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