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
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
The crying refreshed me somehow, and that was enough.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This emotional crying is exclusive to our species.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Still reading the emails, still crying about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Chuck went viral on social media after the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast repeatedly showed him kicking, screaming and crying in family members’ arms — reacting to the family’s celebrations of Susac’s big day.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Rivera told Ballard in the text message, which included three emojis with crying eyes.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Images broadcast by Colombian media showed people crying while helping or rescuing those who were trapped, vehicles in flames and destroyed.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after the stool is thrown, her young daughter, who was nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Grown men are crying and mopping their eyes.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.
—Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
Noun
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
The crying refreshed me somehow, and that was enough.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This emotional crying is exclusive to our species.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gus gave Johnny the full explanation of how rain meant that the universe was crying on Good Friday because Jesus died on the cross.
—David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Still reading the emails, still crying about it.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Chuck went viral on social media after the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast repeatedly showed him kicking, screaming and crying in family members’ arms — reacting to the family’s celebrations of Susac’s big day.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Rivera told Ballard in the text message, which included three emojis with crying eyes.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Images broadcast by Colombian media showed people crying while helping or rescuing those who were trapped, vehicles in flames and destroyed.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after the stool is thrown, her young daughter, who was nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Grown men are crying and mopping their eyes.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying
Adjective
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For now, the need for RAM's clinics remains urgent and growing.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The urgent need to rearm following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and an apparent fracturing of relations within NATO mean Europe must become more self-sufficient in its defense production.—
Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The years gone In an interview with the Statesman, Mejia recalled her first year in jail as one spent weeping.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Vaught complicates the idea that male weeping was universally frowned upon back then.—
Jeanette Tran,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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One clip, showing a Susac family member holding a limp, sobbing Chuck while the section rose to celebrate Daniel’s third hit, had amassed nearly 2 million views on X by Friday afternoon.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rui Hachimura, who led the Lakers with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting, was pulled for Thiero just 2½ minutes into the game after Redick was visibly displeased with his veteran forward’s defensive performance, pointing and shouting at Hachimura after calling a timeout.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009 having been accused of improper relationships with three boys.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The route adds 10 days and increases costs by about 25%, at a time when over 19 million Sudanese face acute food insecurity.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
6 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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The protesters were using a bullhorn and yelling loudly, disrupting services, authorities said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both sections typically feature fans banging on drums and yelling chants throughout the game.—
PJ Green
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Presented by City National Bank, attendees gathered in Los Angeles to hear from dealmakers and litigators on Hollywood’s most pressing issues.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the lack of dependability around them and incoming extension negotiations tells a more pressing story.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Crying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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