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cry

Definition for cry

noun as in a loud sound of unhappiness with tears

noun as in a loud, sudden yell or call

verb as in call out loudly and suddenly

verb as in formally announce to others

Strongest matches

announce, declare, proclaim

Strong matches

advertise, promulgate, trumpet

Weak matches

blazon, build up

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Example Sentences

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“The fire came from the mountain. Burnt our forest. My people cried for help but Eywa did not come.”

The right and far-right take up his cause, crying foul about left-wing judicial over-reach.

From BBC

“I go to the station and everyone’s packing their stuff. People are crying, saying their goodbyes.”

“It’s sick when you see like children crying and people being taken from their parents,” Von said.

This is a far cry from Starbucks’ prior policy, which emphasized creative expression and freedom in the employees’ clothing, and many are not happy with the change.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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