cried (out)

past tense of cry (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried (out)
Verb
  • King exclaimed, barely able to get the words out through laughter.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • Jean exclaimed at the top of her speech.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Appearing on the late-night show ahead of their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, the Staten Island group donned Knicks gear and repeatedly shouted out to New York City during their performance.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
  • Goldberg shouted after Navarro attempted to continue a question before a commercial break.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
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“Cried (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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