* Simple: The baby cries when she's hungry.
* Figurative: The wind cried through the trees, a mournful sound.
* With a specific emotion: She cried tears of joy when she heard the good news.
* With a description of the sound: The cries of the injured were heartbreaking.
* In a more formal context: The report cries out for urgent action on climate change.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore different uses of the word "cries"!