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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry (out)
Verb
  • The White Lotus season 2 star exclaimed, putting a hand to his face.
    EW.com, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
  • And reactions were mixed, with insiders exclaiming over its artistry as fans slammed it.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Watch Goldberg shout for Haines to come down from The View tower in the video above.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • As Robinson spoke, or tried to speak, Butler shouted from across the locker room to Robinson that Robinson didn’t have to talk, wasn’t required to do the interview.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Together, Toothless and Hiccup soar through the sky, barreling past rocky cliffs and roaring oceans and flying far above fierce battles as the music swells.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Suddenly, as if some omniscient observer had pressed play, the scene roared to life.
    Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Cry (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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