cry (out)

as in to exclaim
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I can't stand it!" he cried out

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Verb
  • Handler recalled exclaiming to a friend at the time.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Ripa exclaimed, returning her focus to the audience member.
    EW.com, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Gusts of 50 to 70 mph roared in both states Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Valor roared to a quirky, unexpected lead and fended off a serious comeback attempt Monday night at Magness Arena, defeating PSD, 7-4, and claiming the Class 5A state hockey championship.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Cry (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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