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
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 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
As a child, Baresi had been left with the impression that crying was a sign of weakness.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Death is seen as a transition, with crying, singing, and movement by mourners helping drive away evil spirits.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
And then Morton spoke up, and told them no more crying.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Having never lived away from home before, Holman-Robinson later recalled crying after the move.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The influencer, 35, shared a video of herself crying with a cryptic caption, seemingly hinting at a split from her husband, Brian Hamilton.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
From all over the city came reports of stranger-on-stranger hugging; of people crying ecstatically; of subway delays and honking, honking, honking everywhere.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Another deputy recovered the nearby child, who was crying and holding Kenon’s shoes.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
As his lead attorney, Howard Srebnick, was minutes into his opening statements, Pino began crying, shaking and breathing heavily.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Adjective
But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.
—Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020
Noun
She was taken by a suspect, leaving behind her 11-month-old daughter in a high chair, where she was later found crying and alone.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 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
As a child, Baresi had been left with the impression that crying was a sign of weakness.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Death is seen as a transition, with crying, singing, and movement by mourners helping drive away evil spirits.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
And then Morton spoke up, and told them no more crying.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Verb
Then and only then did Brunson wrap his head in a towel, double over at the waist and start crying.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Having never lived away from home before, Holman-Robinson later recalled crying after the move.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The influencer, 35, shared a video of herself crying with a cryptic caption, seemingly hinting at a split from her husband, Brian Hamilton.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
From all over the city came reports of stranger-on-stranger hugging; of people crying ecstatically; of subway delays and honking, honking, honking everywhere.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Another deputy recovered the nearby child, who was crying and holding Kenon’s shoes.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
As his lead attorney, Howard Srebnick, was minutes into his opening statements, Pino began crying, shaking and breathing heavily.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Both Jesse and Ashley were emotionally distraught and crying throughout the video.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying
Adjective
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The 29-year-old forward applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern on June 3, one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to travel for his third World Cup because of a 2018 criminal conviction that was only finalized in April.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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What This Means for People Using GLP-1 Drugs With GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro now used by millions, questions about what happens when people stop taking them and regain weight have become urgent.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The scenes of security personnel forcibly removing weeping and resistant settlers deeply divided Israeli society.—
Shira Pinson,
NBC news,
17 May 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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People shouting out stuff like, 'Guilty!—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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As Bell was speaking to the defense, Brown began shouting, asking if the judge needed a copy of a statement from him.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Vandenberg, a mom of two, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2009.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The state faces a severe shortage of mental health beds, as residents in 24 of the 58 counties do not have access to acute psychiatric hospital services, according to California Hospital Association.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 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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People throwing cigarette butts against the house, yelling obscenities, playing derogatory music.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Luck was on our side that day, no one was out yelling at us for being such crappy golfers.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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This is one of the most pressing questions in obesity medicine right now.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Lizzo’s assistant is piling suitcases in the entryway of the musician’s home in Los Angeles when suddenly her boss reassigns her to a more pressing task.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Crying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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