cried (for)

verb

Definition of cried (for)next
past tense of cry (for)
1
as in wailed (for)

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2
as in clamored (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cried (for)
  1. wept
  2. asked
  3. begged
  4. regretted
Verb
  • As authorities announced the names of some of those killed in the crash, families of the passengers wept and screamed, some collapsing on the floor.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Baldwin cupped his face in his hands and wept as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the charge cannot be brought against the actor again.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of wept
Verb
  • The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of asked
Verb
  • Ruby was arrested in 2023, after her young son fled the home of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and begged a neighbor for help.
    Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Players still can’t get over that the team was 2-2 when Adams begged out.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of begged
Verb
  • Walsh immediately regretted his decision.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In 2023, a Pew Research Center survey of 8,480 adults who had gotten tattoos found that 24 percent of respondents regretted getting one or more of their inkings.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of regretted
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