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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried (for)
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Relatives screamed, some collapsed to the floor, and others wept as police officers pushed through the crowd to restore order.
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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.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Anyone with more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau investigators at 323-890-5500.
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Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.
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Following the settlement, McAfee wrote to Martin to apologize, but also begged her to move on.
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Zayn, then, begged for Rhodes’ honesty.
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And instantly regretted it, and submitted my resignation at the end of the day.
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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.
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“Cried (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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