cries
Definitions
Noun
- A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- A slogan used to rally support for a cause
- A fit of weeping
- The characteristic utterance of an animal
Verb
- Utter a sudden loud cry
- Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
- Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- Proclaim or announce in public
- Demand immediate action
- Utter a characteristic sound
- Bring into a particular state by crying
Fragment
Sounds Like
Spelled Like
Words That Follow
Words That Precede
Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "cries".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "cries".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "cries".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "cries" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "cries" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "cries" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "cries".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cross | 1 | 55 |
| 2 | crops | 1 | 18 |
| 3 | cribs | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | criss-crossed | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | crabs | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | crass | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | crews | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | crows | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | criss-cross | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | crams | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | crans | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | craps | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | crays | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | crees | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | creps | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | cress | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | crips | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | criss | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | cross's | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | cross-country | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | cross-pollinate | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | cross-reference | 4 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 12
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 3
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 22
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Messi cries after Spain beat Argentina: Will he play in 2030 World Cup? Is he retiring? | Hindustan Times
Jul 19, 2026 Hindustan Times
Jul 19, 2026 Hindustan Times
FEATURE: Japanese parents turn to AI for clues hidden in babies' cries
Jun 15, 2026 Japan Wire by Kyodo News
Jun 15, 2026 Japan Wire by Kyodo News
Tears streaming down his face, Messi leaves the World Cup stage a legend
Jul 20, 2026 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jul 20, 2026 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Cafe Owners Hear Cries Behind Kitchen Wall — Then Find A Sick Baby Needing Help
Jun 17, 2026 The Dodo
Jun 17, 2026 The Dodo