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as in to weep
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress
some kids started to cry even before the doctor had given them their shot
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a mother crying for help
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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
a cry of despair arose when the smoke of the bomb blast cleared
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as in call
a natural vocal sound made by an animal
the lonesome cry of a coyote
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as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
"A chance to change America" was the cry on which the candidate was hoping to win the White House
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as in plea
an earnest request
the king was deaf to their cries
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Recent Examples of cry
Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
This was the first time that my storytelling had made someone else cry.
—Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Outside, a layered score of howling wind and distant I-80 traffic was occasionally pierced by the cry of a crane.
—Erinn Springer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
You may be tempted to cry into your beer over all of the recent problems with the economy and the rising prices of … well, everything.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
This was the first time that my storytelling had made someone else cry.
—Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
The image of Trump's fist pump after the assassination attempt became rallying cry and a campaign symbol, appearing on t-shirts, mugs and other merchandise at the president's rallies.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Outside, a layered score of howling wind and distant I-80 traffic was occasionally pierced by the cry of a crane.
—Erinn Springer, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
Verb
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Several people in the courtroom were openly weeping.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the funeral in Khan Younis Saturday afternoon, families wept over the bodies of their relatives and cried out in pain.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two key figures go down in the caves and are able to converse (and sing) with Floyd: his brother Homer (Jason Gotay) and Skeets Miller (Taylor Trensch), a reporter sent to cover the story.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Multiple derms sang this serum’s praises, pointing to its hyaluronic acid base.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chaos ensues when Fred Armisen's auctioneer unveils the painting, prompting everyone else in the room to shout, vomit, and self-harm, including Samberg's then-castmates Bobby Moynihan, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Signal is an encrypted service mainly used for text messaging, although it can also be used for voice and video calls.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Back in December 2024, the three Clark Police Department officers responded to a call from a Good Samaritan about puppies who had been abandoned in a five-gallon bucket, according to a news release from the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS).—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Golden Lessons for Brands Everywhere Briggs & Riley’s enduring success offers critical lessons that reach far beyond the luggage sector on the importance of delivering on brand promise: Substance wins over slogan.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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If space were truly empty—an utter vacuum, devoid of any matter—then yes, the Alien slogan would be unquestionably correct.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As per the documents, judge Sarah Willis ruled on the plea bargain deal Wednesday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, Hanson and Norman say, that display has moved onto social media, where teens’ For You Pages are flooded with acceptance videos featuring screams of joy and tears.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often reserved on the court, Holiday celebrated with a loud scream while walking toward the Boston huddle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Well, well, well! Upstairs, Bronte is in bed, sobbing about being a fraud and a failure.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the ceremony, a number of people stayed at the field for up to 45 minutes longer to connect with each other, many hugging and sobbing.—
Keri Brenner,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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