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
The show — which follows grieving therapist Jimmy and his colleagues — earned a total of seven nominations, including outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for Segel, outstanding supporting actress in a comedy for Jessica Williams and outstanding comedy series.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 July 2025
But the ring your sister wore to grieve her other sister?
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Across Michigan, beach safety advocates and grieving families have been pushing for lifeguards for years — at public meetings, in court and more recently in campaigns on Facebook.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The Oscar winner has starred in the Apple TV+ comedy series about grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) since its premiere in 2023.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 July 2025
But the ring your sister wore to grieve her other sister?
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Across Michigan, beach safety advocates and grieving families have been pushing for lifeguards for years — at public meetings, in court and more recently in campaigns on Facebook.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The Oscar winner has starred in the Apple TV+ comedy series about grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) since its premiere in 2023.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieve
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Iglesias recently mourned the loss of his two beloved Chihuahuas, Vinnie and Risa.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Bristol also offered its Peer Support Team along with its support K9 Molly to firefighters in Plainville mourning Moreau.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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On the drive home, my arms felt shaky, and my lower back ached somewhat.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Invasive listeriosis can cause the following symptoms: Muscle aches Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Sometimes these symptoms occur after diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.—
Monroe Hammond,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 July 2025
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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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The challenge for the author is to write a pulse-pounding thriller without sorrowing over this injustice too much.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2023
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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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