cry up

verb

Definition of cry upnext
as in to announce
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively in exchange for his hefty endorsement fee, the basketball player is expected to cry up that brand of sneaker at every opportunity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cry up
  1. announce
  2. crack up
  3. advertise
  4. acclaim
  5. blow up
  6. promote
  7. trumpet
  8. tout
Verb
  • The two met at the same event several years ago before formally announcing their relationship in May 2023.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Lamorne cracked up at the suggestion, then quietly orchestrated a face-to-face.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Another video from the same day shows the family of three cracking up together in the pool.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of crack up
Verb
  • But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.
    Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of advertise
Verb
  • She's had some movies that weren't exactly critically acclaimed.
    David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While his songwriting has earned him recognition in the industry, Davis is also acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of acclaim
Verb
  • Residents countered, saying the IDF had blown up Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta decades earlier, in 1966).
    Leah Asmelash, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Two adorable dogs have blown up online thanks to their Halloween costumes paying tribute to a viral moment involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow up
Verb
  • Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Harris' own agenda was more nuanced, promoting moves to combat price gouging and put in place programs to help small businesses and first-time homebuyers.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Multiple sheriffs aligned with Mack, including Chris Schmaling of Racine County, Wisconsin, and Calvin Hayden of Johnson County, Kansas, have trumpeted their ongoing election fraud investigations.
    Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Likewise, Turning Point’s political wing once trumpeted its plans to raise more than $100 million for a get-out-the-vote operation that would include Arizona among other presidential swing states.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of trumpet
Verb
  • Donor money poured in, celebrities like Taylor Swift touted endorsements, polls started shifting in her favor.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This has not stopped China and Russia from openly touting their resource ambitions.
    The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of tout
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