cries (for)

present tense third-person singular of cry (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cries (for)
Verb
  • When an airline announces their flight has been oversold, and asks if any passengers are willing to take a later flight, this is a perfect time to request both compensation and an upgrade.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025
  • And if someone got in his way, Rick asks?
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This drop begs the question, does Skechers still provide quality risk/reward?
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.
    Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Adjust Your Expectations Without Lowering Your Standards Perhaps the most challenging but necessary perspective shift involves adjusting expectations without abandoning ambition.
    Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Cries (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cries%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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