cry (out)

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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  • Everyone now has to gasp politely and exclaim that this is a big opportunity for the dads indeed, while Mikayla stands there awkwardly, still holding her big pink box full of live butterflies.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • These belonged to Kim Kardashian, André proudly exclaims.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • As the brawl unfolded, the crowd could be heard shouting profanity.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington roars into the city’s Entertainment District starting with practice sessions Friday before culminating with the NTT IndyCar Series race Sunday.
    SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Gui Santos roared to the crowd after finishing a layup through contact to make the deficit just 99-97 with two minutes left.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Cry (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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