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verb

ˈkrī How to pronounce cry (audio)
Definition of crynext
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as in to weep
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress some kids started to cry even before the doctor had given them their shot

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2
as in to sing
to utter one's distinctive animal sound we knew that we were getting very close to the ocean when we could hear sea gulls crying

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3
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance a mother crying for help

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cry

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noun

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as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion a cry of despair arose when the smoke of the bomb blast cleared

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as in call
a natural vocal sound made by an animal the lonesome cry of a coyote

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as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product) "A chance to change America" was the cry on which the candidate was hoping to win the White House

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as in plea
an earnest request the king was deaf to their cries

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as in scream
a sudden short emotional utterance cries of disbelief greeted the announcement of the surprise winner for best picture

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Recent Examples of cry
Verb
Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief. — ABC News, 30 June 2026
Noun
The monitor uses special technology to eliminate background noise and deliver clear audio of your baby’s coughs, cries, coos, and signs. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026 The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands. — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry
  1. weep
  2. sing
  3. shout
  4. howl
  5. call
  6. slogan
  7. plea
  8. scream
Verb
  • Iran's own political leaders — the president, parliament speaker, foreign minister and others — filed in to weep and pray on Friday morning.
    — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of weep
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  • The rivalry is so intense that overnight in Mexico, fans played instruments, sang, and made as much noise as possible outside the Ecuador team hotel to deprive the squad of sleep.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of sing
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  • One day while sitting on the porch, Sarah appeared out of nowhere, running towards them, shouting for them.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of shout
Noun
  • Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026
  • The engine delivers a deep, purposeful hum rather than an all-out howl as the gears disappear in quick succession.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of howl
Noun
  • The series gave fans an intimate look at the couple's relationship, including phone calls before and after Wembley Stadium shows.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of call
Noun
  • The Samsung exhibition stand features the prominent ''A new era of mobile agentic AI'' slogan by the South Korean company Samsung Electronics.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
    — Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of slogan
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  • Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of plea
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  • The delighted screams were coming from a man wearing a Mexico soccer jersey in the first row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
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