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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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
And female characters who don’t cry, because there’s no time to cry.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Their cries reverberated throughout Bad Bunny’s performance.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
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Verb
But in this subgenre, Ponthier embraces the role of an outsider, singing lyrics fantastical enough to satisfy sci-fi enthusiasts while penning Gen Z non-binary ballads to cry to.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
And female characters who don’t cry, because there’s no time to cry.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
The narrator cries, rages, longs for the living body and the lively boy, and obsesses over painful details, especially the bleak journey by sea that brought the remains of his beloved friend back home.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Their cries reverberated throughout Bad Bunny’s performance.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
Verb
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This organization also reportedly has debt levels that would make Dave Ramsey weep with joy — a measly 4 percent of value.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2008, Jackson wept as Barack Obama gave a victory speech before a cheering crowd in Grant Park upon being elected president.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Five different characters sing their hearts out, and each performer meets the vocal and emotional demands of their star turn with both power and subtlety.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vincent Hawkins was shouting at officers when one of them shot a tear gas canister at him.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, LaVine had an altercation with a Kings season ticket holder who shouted angrily at him during a timeout, criticizing his effort and defense in a viral video moment.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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At about two this morning, the familiar howl of air-raid sirens woke me in the center of Kyiv, followed by the low thuds of anti-aircraft cannons attempting to shoot down Russian drones.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The accounts from the two men were reiterated by their family members in interviews and livestream videos of their 911 calls, which differed from DHS’ statement.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Selden Fire Chief Scott Nowakowski said the issue is even delaying ambulance calls.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For years, Victoria’s Secret tried to outrun its legacy of hyper‑narrow beauty standards with cautious rebrands and empowerment slogans that critics derided as box‑checking.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Great Again slogan — which continues today during his second, non-consecutive term.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution and defense teams settled on the no contest plea in exchange for dropping the murder count.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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From another ward not too far away, the piercing screams of a patient are audible.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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