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
Verb
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Vanya, starring Olivier Award winner Andrew Scott playing all the play’s characters, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025 -
The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Everyone was cracking up, and Grandma was laughing too.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Well, private jets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, either.—
Jonathan Margolis,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The commodity was found to be defective, perhaps falsely advertised, but not eligible for return.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania Sunday also advertised Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky in a Triple Threat for the Women’s World Championship, a Fatal 4-Way for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Bakery That Will Blow Away Bread Lovers Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of tef most famous and beloved delicatessens on earth, acclaimed for their stunning sandwiches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The new version is shorter, more popular, and even more acclaimed.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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It’s been there for me since the beginning, before the café scene really blew up in Phuket Town.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, because of the way the sport has blown up, most cruises these days offer pickleball, including Norwegian’s newest ships, which have an indoor, caged-in set-up for the sport.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Musk has also trumpeted a flat tax that would replace the current seven federal tax brackets.—
Ian Simmons,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The company in its 2024 annual report trumpeted its recurring revenue streams which are based on multi-year contracts with major telecom companies that are consistently renewed.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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White House touts corporate promises to invest big bucks in the U.S. Will Trump's tariffs lower your taxes?—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Trump has frequently touted Apple’s $500 billion investment, announced by the tech giant in February, as a victory.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Cry up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20up. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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