Thesaurus results for CRY UP

cry up

verb

Definition of cry up

as in to announce

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively in exchange for his hefty endorsement fee, the basketball player is expected to cry up that brand of sneaker at every opportunity

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The final plan, announced Thursday, includes early voting sites at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Afton Ridge Library, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Kannapolis campus, and Cabarrus County EMS Headquarters.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
As of Friday evening, FIFA has not announced any closing news conference where media will be afforded opportunities to ask Infantino questions.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of announce

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Teens often advertise the gatherings through social media or word of mouth.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
But while both certificates of deposit (CDs) and high-yield savings accounts continue to advertise attractive yields, deciding where to park that money isn't always a straightforward process.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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Dismissed on its release, Possession has become recognized as one of the essential horror films of its era, acclaimed largely for its direction and Adjani’s frenzied performance — two elements that wouldn’t work without Neill’s grounding presence.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
While the revival was also critically acclaimed on Broadway and attendance has been relatively high, its $1 million or so weekly box office tally has not been able to compete with the high running costs for a large musical.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of acclaim

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On Friday, Messi addressed the picture and lauded the 19-year-old, whom many tout at the successor to the Argentine’s throne.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
But Spanberger remains determined in her mission to deliver a more affordable commonwealth to Virginians, touting her signing of the Affordable Virginia Agenda into law in a Friday statement.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026

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