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as in sobbed
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 shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
a mother crying for help
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Recent Examples of cried
Gomez said her tween sister cried while watching Inside Out 2.
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
That her mom cried in the courtroom because the judge wouldn’t give her probation.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Some women cried and talked about still being broken and traumatized by having explicit videos of them posted online and shared among family members, friends, coworkers and their college communities.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Morgan signed the daughter’s Team USA jersey, then posed for photos as both mother and daughter cried.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Fans of every generation were present, but the evening belonged to those born this century — many of whom cried through song after song.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
The Toronto audience cheered, gasped, laughed, and cried.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
That her mom cried in the courtroom because the judge wouldn’t give her probation.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Some women cried and talked about still being broken and traumatized by having explicit videos of them posted online and shared among family members, friends, coworkers and their college communities.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Morgan signed the daughter’s Team USA jersey, then posed for photos as both mother and daughter cried.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Fans of every generation were present, but the evening belonged to those born this century — many of whom cried through song after song.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2025
The Toronto audience cheered, gasped, laughed, and cried.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
After Vekić broke her serve at 4–4, Gauff sat in her chair during the changeover and cried.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried
Verb
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At one point during the celebrations, Bronze sat on the pitch, put her hand over her mouth and sobbed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a flame passed candle to candle, some sobbed as the gathering remembered those who died and marked their loss.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Penrose sung the chorus, a pair of assistants took on the task of splashing her with paint and confetti – all without skipping a beat.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The plane’s window shades remained closed for the entire flight, and a guard at the front of the plane shouted at anyone who spoke.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Michel Iluz, whose son Guy Iluz was killed while captive in Gaza, shouted into the microphone at the Jerusalem protest, the pain in his voice mounting to a howl.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adelson, 75, cried out when the first guilty verdict was read and wept as the other verdicts came in.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Adding to the waterworks, Kerr also wept as the credits rolled.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show will include takes on some of the most famous songs sung by Frank Sinatra.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, just like Lisa, BTS have won the Best K-Pop award for songs sung primarily in both Korean and English.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kylie jokingly yelled at Khloé, who quickly turned around and ran back into the house with a smile.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Brady yelled at e thoffensive linemen.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cried. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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