Thesaurus results for CRY OUT

cry (out)

verb

Definition of cry (out)

as in to exclaim

to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling "I can't stand it!" he cried out

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Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Kiana's older sister Lani exclaimed, while lovingly tickling the baby.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 July 2026

Definition of exclaim

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This is good news for us end and footnotes fans (shout out to David Foster Wallace, Nicholson Baker, and the Folger editions of Shakespeare).

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
In one shot, a beardless Jason is in the center of a teammate huddle, seemingly shouting at the top of his lungs.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shout

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Videos of the flooding obtained by ABC News show a roaring Colorado River as mudflows and debris from metal structures are seen floating down the river.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The jumpers climbed into the belly of a maroon-and-white jumpship as its propellers began to whir and then roar.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of roar

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