hue and cries

Definition of hue and criesnext
plural of hue and cry
as in noises
a violent shouting the hue and cry in the classroom when someone let loose a snake

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Noun
  • Ajmera said her neighbors worry the center could impact their water bills or introduce loud humming noises to the largely residential area.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Most of the time, the creature is invisible, only given away by roars or its footprints in the soil of this extra-terrestrial world.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Two of the biggest roars of the game came at halftime, incidentally.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In response to howls of protest, the commission has agreed to a 180-day moratorium on severing the ties with PBS.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Hue and cries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue%20and%20cries. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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