as in to mourn
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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Recent Examples of grieve
While protesters may be frightened and grieving after last month's bloodbath, they're not mollified.
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Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The 35-year-old realtor, who wrote and self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death, was arrested in 2023 following a lengthy investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
The anniversary marks a painful milestone for Smith's family, who continue to grieve while advocating for greater awareness.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Imagine, Askell said, a user grieving the loss of her beloved dog.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The 35-year-old realtor, who wrote and self-published a children's book on grieving following her husband's death, was arrested in 2023 following a lengthy investigation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
The anniversary marks a painful milestone for Smith's family, who continue to grieve while advocating for greater awareness.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Imagine, Askell said, a user grieving the loss of her beloved dog.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieve
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His death was also mourned on Instagram by artists including Creed, Godsmack, Daughtry and Sevendust.—
Brian Niemietz,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Factbook's demise drew immediate concern from people who frequently rely on it for their work, as Reddit groups for teachers, librarians and travel agents mourned its passing.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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That hand must have ached profoundly by the time the group departed.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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As his wrist and back still ached from the treehouse fall, Smith’s heart broke next.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sure, the case can be made for this contrast between scatological humor and serious insight working as a mirror for how quickly a person’s reality can shift from joy to sorrow, but the overall effect is puzzling.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2026
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On the day peace came, there were mixed emotions — some felt joy; others sorrow.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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