as in mourned
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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Recent Examples of grieved
MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kirk was an influential activist and commentator who successfully launched a conservative youth movement and whose tragic death is understandably grieved by those who knew and admired him.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Known for her work with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and more, the industry collectively grieved the loss of the visionary powerhouse.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For months, Solomon has grieved his wife.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The world grieved the passing of a titan of cinema, Robert Redford, on Tuesday morning.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Others grieved the loss of what could have been.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
His father grieved by never mentioning her name again in the house, and the fatherly approval Bono craved was in short supply.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
When violence shattered a life dedicated to public argument and persuasion, our divided nation was shocked, angry, confused, grieved, and afraid.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This very publication grieved its untimely passing.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kirk was an influential activist and commentator who successfully launched a conservative youth movement and whose tragic death is understandably grieved by those who knew and admired him.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Known for her work with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and more, the industry collectively grieved the loss of the visionary powerhouse.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For months, Solomon has grieved his wife.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The world grieved the passing of a titan of cinema, Robert Redford, on Tuesday morning.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Others grieved the loss of what could have been.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
His father grieved by never mentioning her name again in the house, and the fatherly approval Bono craved was in short supply.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieved
Verb
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In March 2024, Drescher mourned the loss of her father, Morty, at 94.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The most painful part, the tragedy of our lives, was that Brenda was heartbroken.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time the internet has been left heartbroken when a dog didn't want to play.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement During captivity Sharabi ached for his life in Be’eri—which as a kibbutz, or commune, is the original expression of the interdependence on which Israel functions.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Miller's heart ached for his city.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another resident, Matt Fontenot, described a dispirited town that spent the week on edge.—
Alexandra Koch , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The audience sighed in relief and immediately got up to leave.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Andy sighed, shuddering between them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Brolin plays a particularly heartsick parent coming for Garner and demanding answers about his missing daughter.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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As the titular Buffy, Gellar ably led her gang of monster-slayers (and heartsick teenagers) through seven seasons.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sorrowful puppy dog eyes were all because the owner’s tuxedo cat was curled up among the blankets in Rocky’s crate (despite having a bed of his own).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The judges would look embarrassed and sorrowful.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With two more wins against the woebegone Chicago White Sox, Seattle could sneak to within 1 1/2 games before the Astros open a weekend series at Yankee Stadium on Friday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Only Hunter Goodman, a catcher who played for Hartford in 2022 and 23, will represent the woebegone franchise in the All-Star Game.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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“Grieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieved. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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