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
  • Not everyone is convinced, however, that community banks are what they’re cracked up to be.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Of course, superyacht ownership might not be all it’s cracked up to be for some of these owners.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 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
  • High wind gusts seen throughout the morning are expected to continue, with some topping 30-40 mph, which can lower visibility from blowing up snow.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But as the episode closes out with the child-rescue mission literally blowing up in her face, things look bleak for Joe and her future out of the gray zone.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow up
Verb
  • During their stay in Argentina, the San Sebastian and Malaga Festivals will meet representatives of the Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santiago del Estero provinces to work on drawing up a collaboration agreement to promote exchange and relations between Spanish and Argentine cinema.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Then there's the support the tech titan has provided both in-person and virtually by attending campaign rallies and using his social media platform X to regularly promote conservative messaging.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of promote
Verb
  • How could a diasporic dharma teacher remain a mystery to professors and mainstream Buddhists while being trumpeted as the singular leader of international Buddhism by his followers across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Europe, and the United States?
    Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
  • But on the day Saleh was fired as head coach of the New York Jets and was immediately being trumpeted as an immediate replacement for Sorensen by an impatient fan base, coach Kyle Shanahan’s evaluation was more kind than brutal.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of trumpet
Verb
  • And if his incoming administration succeeds in enacting the tariffs he’s touted on the campaign trail, the end result will be higher drug prices for consumers and a slowdown of innovation in developing new therapies.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Jones was touting the NFL’s partnership with Netflix.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of tout
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