as in urgent
needing immediate attention
a crying need for more activities for young people in this town
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as in sobbing
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 shouting
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a mother crying for help
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Recent Examples of crying
Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The post stitched together photos of Bible scripture, Paul crying, pain relief patches and personal notes scrawled through notebooks.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Her daughter raced home crying and her parents promptly reported the incident to Sacramento police that night.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Mamoudou, what is the secret to good fake crying?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Only one of the three bidding distributors will come away with the movie, and the other two must remember that there is no crying in baseball.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Randy Walters said his child had been hazed at school over Afroman’s posts and came home crying.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Nora’s career of starring in weepies ties into the mother’s ritualistic crying at the opera, among other occasions.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Jenelle captioned a video that showed her crying.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her eyes were swollen from crying so much.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Moved by the music, Armachain is crying.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In fact, small ordinary actions — comforting a crying baby, doing karaoke, checking on a patient after your shift — have to mean more.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Men stood beside the bus crying before the burial procession in al-Sour town, as mourners gathered to offer condolences.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
During an interview with Vanity Fair at Grimes's home, Exa, who was in another room, started crying, which led to the birth announcement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Some mourners beat their chests, crying and chanting against surrender or compromise.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s spokesperson retorted Wednesday that aldermen were crying foul over a practice that’s been required for over two years.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.
—Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
Noun
Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The post stitched together photos of Bible scripture, Paul crying, pain relief patches and personal notes scrawled through notebooks.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Her daughter raced home crying and her parents promptly reported the incident to Sacramento police that night.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Mamoudou, what is the secret to good fake crying?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Only one of the three bidding distributors will come away with the movie, and the other two must remember that there is no crying in baseball.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Randy Walters said his child had been hazed at school over Afroman’s posts and came home crying.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Nora’s career of starring in weepies ties into the mother’s ritualistic crying at the opera, among other occasions.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Jenelle captioned a video that showed her crying.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her eyes were swollen from crying so much.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Moved by the music, Armachain is crying.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
In fact, small ordinary actions — comforting a crying baby, doing karaoke, checking on a patient after your shift — have to mean more.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Men stood beside the bus crying before the burial procession in al-Sour town, as mourners gathered to offer condolences.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
During an interview with Vanity Fair at Grimes's home, Exa, who was in another room, started crying, which led to the birth announcement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Some mourners beat their chests, crying and chanting against surrender or compromise.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Johnson’s spokesperson retorted Wednesday that aldermen were crying foul over a practice that’s been required for over two years.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying
Adjective
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Later, as Mercury joins Mars, conversations speed up and action feels urgent.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers issue urgent warnings.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s been splendid watching the weeping and gnashing of teeth from American MAGA supporters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As each mourner spoke, some holding back tears and others sobbing, Metayer’s family watched in loving silence.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While walking to her car, Penton was bombarded with insults from shouting supporters of Delgado-Garcia wearing green.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Castillo refused commands from officers to move away and was shouting at the agents.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More than this many people face acute hunger, according to the World Food Program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Baltimore, where economic disparities are more acute, the consequences are magnified.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tail wagging, happy whining, and excited greetings when your husband comes home tell me Eddie likes him.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
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No politics, no posturing, no whining, just winning.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the incident made headlines again in March after a video of the altercation — showing Paul yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Darci Ascaridis, the victim’s wife, testified Tuesday that her husband had been shining a flashlight from a window and yelling that the beach was closed after hearing noise from the shore.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The big question is whether Tisza can afford to make culture a priority, with the economic situation by far the most pressing issue for most Hungarians.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Witnessing the power their words and stories hold, UAF will be joining delegates from other states to discuss the most pressing issues.—
Mariia Yastreba,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Crying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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