cries up

present tense third-person singular of cry up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cries up
Verb
  • Trump announces arrest of suspect Tyler Robinson As of Thursday night, the assassination suspect remained at large.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Apple announces new iPhones and more.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The new $106 million Nike man totally blows up a Titans run to start the game.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But if this blows up in Utah’s face in two or three years … oy.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Cries up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cries%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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