cried up

past tense of cry up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried up
Verb
  • The 6-2, 185-pound senior basketball standout from Atlanta’s Overtime Elite program announced his commitment to the Jayhawks on Sunday afternoon.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Gomez announced that she and Blanco were married through an Instagram post that featured a series of photos and clips from the nuptials.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Growing up in showbiz isn't all it's cracked up to be, at least according to Shaun Cassidy.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Original castmembers Richard Kline and Priscilla Barnes also cracked up the crowd, reprising their roles as nurse Teri and lovable lech Larry.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lourd previously starred opposite Pamela Anderson in Gia Coppola’s acclaimed The Last Showgirl.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Though beloved and acclaimed, the film also endured several controversies, including allegations of harassment on set.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Somewhere out there, not quite in sight, is a 20-foot-high fiberglass statue of Mercury that once advertised the We Will Rock You musical.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the average passing numbers, Leavitt has been as advertised as a dual threat, rushing for 219 yards and four touchdowns.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Roan’s career suddenly blew up in 2024.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Her TikTok about the purple toilet seat quickly blew up.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Cried up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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