crying (out)

Definition of crying (out)next
present participle of cry (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying (out)
Verb
  • Lyra donned her purple-and-pink mask, exclaiming at the colorful angelfish darting between her legs.
    Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.
    Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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“Crying (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crying%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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