CRIED (FOR) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

cried (for)

verb

past tense of cry (for)

as in wailed (for)

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Verb

Salman, her mother and even her defense attorneys wept after hearing the verdict.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Her mother, Brandy Salman, wept in the front row, cradled by a family member.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of wept

Verb

One of the North Texans, Pamelia Stanford, was to the point when asked about Talarico’s lead in Tarrant County.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Ada County residents also were asked whether to keep an extra vehicle registration fee for cars and trucks that helps fund transit projects, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of asked

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Another concerned resident, Richard Dean, provided emails in which he all but begged the city to do something about the animal.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Theo was not rich, and Vincent constantly complained about being broke, with not even enough money for food, and often practically begged his brother for more money.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of begged

Verb

Sirianni stood by his decision on that sequence but regretted kicking the ball in play to Ameer Abdullah on the ensuing kickoff, after Abdullah’s 53-yard return in seven seconds set up Jacksonville’s game-winning kick.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni immediately regretted the decision.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of regretted

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