cry (out)

verb

Definition of cry (out)next
as in to exclaim
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I can't stand it!" he cried out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry (out)
  1. exclaim
  2. shout
  3. roar
Verb
  • Any of my friends who have allegiances to Western Conference squads will often lament the tough start of their team or a bad stretch for their beloved franchise, only to then exclaim what their positioning would be in the East.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Jelly Roll exclaimed, pointing to his own neck, and got to work.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of exclaim
Verb
  • Cooper, 30, shouts to the 5,000 screaming young women who have packed the house.
    Alexandra York, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • No approach is made, no greeting shouted, no gaze returned.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The powerful cyclone unleashed widespread wind gusts of 60 to nearly 80 mph through western Washington while even stronger winds up to 101 mph roared just off the coast, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
  • White closed the set by lining up with his touring band for a final bow to the roaring crowd.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of roar
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“Cry (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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