as in regretting
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan
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The Patriots may be regretting that decision after the first two weeks of the season.—
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Bet Wednesday is regretting that nomination now!—
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“Ruing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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