cries (out)

present tense third-person singular of cry (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cries (out)
Verb
  • The loudness to which Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) exclaims that he is aroused was wild considering Lily (Cathy Ang) is in the next room.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Kelce exclaims, referencing a nickname for Swift's 12th studio album.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.
    Georgia Slater, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.
    Talie Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cries (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cries%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!