cry for

verb

cried for; crying for; cries for
Synonyms of cry fornext
: to need or require (something) very much
This problem is crying for a solution.
The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.

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There were homers every night and daily cries for him to be called up. — Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 Smith was able to escape and reach the shore, where three bystanders heard his cries for help. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Two bystanders intervened after hearing the woman’s cries for help, deputies said. — Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 Thousands of buildings reduced to rubble and cries for help from people trapped beneath mountains of concrete. — Sarah Moreno july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cry for

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“Cry for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cry%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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