Thesaurus results for CRIED UP

cried up

verb

past tense of cry up

as in announced

to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively in exchange for his hefty endorsement fee, the basketball player is expected to cry up that brand of sneaker at every opportunity

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Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Over the past four decades, Harrison has carved out a stellar career across a number of literary forms, and has been acclaimed by such writers as Angela Carter, Deborah Levy, and Iain Banks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Fisher comes advertised as a high-IQ linebacker with a knack for anticipating plays before the snap.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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