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
  • Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, commending his groove and rhythm.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Georgeff exclaimed shortly after beginning the walk, which her friends helped organize.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclaim
Verb
  • The engines were so loud the commandos would have had to shout to be heard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Use ‘we’ then ‘I’ Start by shouting out your colleagues, then mention your specific actions.
    — Melody Wilding, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The hometown crowd roared as Clark emerged alongside Wallen, but the appearance immediately dragged her back into the cultural and racial debates that had followed her since entering the WNBA.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Software stocks roared back from their artificial intelligence-driven sell off, while chip names cooled after a massive first-half run.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
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 Oct. 2026.

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