cry for

phrasal verb

cried for; crying for; cries for

: to need or require (something) very much

This problem is crying for a solution.

The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.

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After calling out his foe’s flaws, Lamar next took aim at Drake’s associates before introducing the chorus that’s become a rallying cry for standing out from the popular crowd in favor of staying true to artistry, culture and a strong moral code. —

Janeé Bolden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025 The young woman's murder at the hands of a Venezuelan in the U.S. illegally became a rallying cry for Republicans during the 2024 presidential campaign. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 Deputies entered the holding cell after a trustee notified them of Reed’s cries for help but then left without providing medical assistance or stopping the violence, attorneys said. —

Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Because of course the out of touch celebrity with zero understanding of how dangerous our country has become is crying for the criminals being deported. —

Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cry for