1
as in wailing (for)
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as in clamoring (for)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying (for)
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Avoid buying blueberries that are weeping liquid or sitting in condensation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The Padres are seeking the franchise’s fourth playoff berth in five years, their first World Series trophy and the stunning parade in the East Village that would follow — men and women weeping, dogs and cats embracing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is the kind of invention that is going to become increasingly important in an economy that is asking more of the physical world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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But a male voice could be heard moaning in the background.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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One minute later, Pedro Neto was yellow-carded for moaning.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ring camera footage obtained by the outlet shows a woman frantically knocking on a neighbor's door and begging for help moments after the child was struck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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There were cheers and kids begging for high-fives from him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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“Crying (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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