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sobbed

VERB

cry hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bawl break down howl wail weep whimper

STRONG

blub blubber lament snivel

WEAK

boohoo cry a river cry convulsively cry eyes out shed tears turn on waterworks

Example Sentences

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As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She added: "I sobbed for hours and then exhaled for the first time in a year."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Wine spilled and serving trays clattered to the ground as people screamed and sobbed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"Three families lived off this place. Look what they’ve done to me. I'm 55 years old. What job can I do now?" the livestock farmer sobbed.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“I just wish he were here,” I sobbed.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen