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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
According to the complaint, her brother, who has developmental disabilities, frequently interrupts class with his crying since his mother was detained.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Wanner was taken by the suspect, leaving behind her 11-month-old daughter in a high chair, where she was later found crying and alone.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
There’s no crying in baseball, but Kim Ng works in softball now.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
That was the signal for the crying and screaming to begin.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The grieving in the sense of mourning and crying and all that might stop, but the pain is going to be there.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Jonah sprinted towards Jamon, crying, as his father laid on the ground leaking blood.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Talking, and crying, may be one of them.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or professional if the babies are visibly injured, covered in flies, crying continuously for many hours, found next to a deceased mother, or remain unattended for an extended period without any sign of the adult returning.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
The announcement came days after Jen, who has more than six million combined followers across her social media channels, posted a video of herself crying with a caption alluding to dealing with heartbreak, prompting viewers to speculate about the state of her relationship.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
And that's the point where everybody started snapping, crying, screaming at people to call 911.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The woman was found by police in Albany, crying on a bench, and taken to a hospital for a rape exam.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
That was what the backup point guard wrote on X, followed by three laughing-until-crying emojis, soon after he was stopped by two police officers who apparently did not recognize him as a Knicks player during the team’s championship parade in Lower Manhattan.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Adjective
But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.
—Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
Noun
This is not the kid-crying, shoulder-to-shoulder type of resort; outside of newer guests, there are families who have been coming here for years and understand the groove of it all, from toddlers to teenagers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
According to the complaint, her brother, who has developmental disabilities, frequently interrupts class with his crying since his mother was detained.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Wanner was taken by the suspect, leaving behind her 11-month-old daughter in a high chair, where she was later found crying and alone.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
There’s no crying in baseball, but Kim Ng works in softball now.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
That was the signal for the crying and screaming to begin.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The grieving in the sense of mourning and crying and all that might stop, but the pain is going to be there.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Verb
What breaks my heart is that Vermax’s cries sounded like a dog crying, a dog dying.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Jonah sprinted towards Jamon, crying, as his father laid on the ground leaking blood.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Talking, and crying, may be one of them.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or professional if the babies are visibly injured, covered in flies, crying continuously for many hours, found next to a deceased mother, or remain unattended for an extended period without any sign of the adult returning.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
The announcement came days after Jen, who has more than six million combined followers across her social media channels, posted a video of herself crying with a caption alluding to dealing with heartbreak, prompting viewers to speculate about the state of her relationship.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
And that's the point where everybody started snapping, crying, screaming at people to call 911.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 20 June 2026
The woman was found by police in Albany, crying on a bench, and taken to a hospital for a rape exam.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
That was what the backup point guard wrote on X, followed by three laughing-until-crying emojis, soon after he was stopped by two police officers who apparently did not recognize him as a Knicks player during the team’s championship parade in Lower Manhattan.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying
Adjective
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The cultural conversation happening here is nuanced and urgent and almost entirely invisible to the average visitor.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The result is documentary filmmaking at its most urgent and compassionate.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Some modern varieties have gold or reddish leaves or a weeping form.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The other thing that was really interesting is this weeping sickness that Sugi described in the beginning.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Jurors saw Pino taking deep breaths, crying and sobbing for seven minutes.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Is Marie-Paule’s reaction—to throw herself, sobbing, to the ground—authentic, or more of a performance or a ritual?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As Pillay speaks, he is interrupted by random beeps and Canada’s players shouting either in frustration or excitement nearby.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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There’s been such an outpouring of people online, from film critics to awards pundits, shouting out your performance.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Emilia had cancer — B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.—
Kate Bilo,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As her life is starting, her mother suffers from an acute schizophrenic episode.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
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At low speeds through the town of Imola and villages beyond it, the most prominent sound is the whining of the rear differential.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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That broader perspective may explain why Hamlin’s criticisms rarely sound like post-race whining.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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A lot of yelling and screaming.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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She was arrested last summer for yelling at imaginary people due to her psychiatric challenges, Murphy said.—
Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The YouTube livestream broke down the latest Emmy predictions, awards buzz and potential voter favorites amid Emmy nominations voting June 11-22, while also giving viewers the chance to ask their most pressing questions via Instagram and a live chat box.—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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This is one of the most pressing questions in obesity medicine right now.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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“Crying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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