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cried (out)

verb

past tense of cry (out)

as in exclaimed

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

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One shopper shouted out the spacious front pockets, and another loved their sporty vibe.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto/Getty Protesters shouted slogans denouncing the police and government over alleged delays in taking action to find the missing girl, and then to find the perpetrators.

— Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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