crying off

verb

Definition of crying offnext
present participle of cry off
as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) their film deal had been abruptly cried off, and now the filmmakers were back to square one

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crying off
  1. canceling
  2. abandoning
  3. scrapping
Verb
  • The lawn was covered with posts that were each topped by a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, and as cellar master Vincent Chaperon told us to don a set, an army of waiters appeared bearing trays covered with glasses of DP 2015.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Noise-cancelling headphones are absolutely essential for any flight.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of canceling
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  • Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandoning
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  • Fast-forward a few years, which includes Wiseman and Poole being shipped out, Golden State appears on the verge of scrapping their entire two timeline idea.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Is Butler or another star worth scrapping that plan altogether at this point?
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of scrapping
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Thesaurus Entries Near crying off

crying (for)

crying off

crying (out)

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