cried down

past tense of cry down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried down
Verb
  • That it'll either get dismissed by a judge, there'll be a hung jury, there'll be an acquittal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
  • While independent reviews have dismissed claims of FBI orchestration, Patel’s criticism of Wray keeps pressure on the bureau, and his contradictory comments to Trump's regarding January 6 highlight divisions within the Republican Party over how to interpret the events at the Capitol.
    Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Retinoids can cause dryness and flaking, but this can be minimized or even prevented altogether when gradually introduced to the skin, starting with lower concentrations.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Officials repeatedly minimized fire risks and touted the benefits of letting the fire burn, according to The Republic's findings.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Last week, Ralo took to social media to call Thug a divisive figure who had previously talked down on Rich Homie Quan and YFN Lucci to peers in a similar manner.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Gareth isn’t so easily talked down, however.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Chargers ran down the clock after Herbert gained 2 yards on a sneak.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Bold buttons ran down the front placket of the look, with breast pockets featured as well.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to Infanti, some typical impacts of a La Niña winter can include cooler temperatures over the northern United States, and diminished storm track activity over the southern tier of the United States leading to milder-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Though the region’s trade reliance on Washington has rapidly diminished as China has become its biggest market, several nations still rely on the US for a large share of their exports, the loss of which would put millions of livelihoods at risk.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While primarily utilized as a winger during his career, Dembélé often played down the middle for Luis Enrique’s side, spearheading a fluent and formidable front three, flanked by the dynamic Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
    David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Throughout the war, Israeli officials have consistently played down the severity of hunger in Gaza.
    Pablo Robles, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Cried down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20down. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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