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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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In a composed tone, as his wife sobbed in the audience, he spoke for hours about "Sammy," his "sophisticated and charismatic" daughter.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

If you’ve ever located the game, then sobbed softly on the couch as you tried for the 17th time to remember your password, you may think justice is coming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Sangha sobbed as relatives of Perry addressed the court, before the judge announced her sentence.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“We sobbed and sobbed. I’ll never forget that moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

She sobbed and sniffled, then grabbed more tissues.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence