1
as in wail
a crying out in grief
when the underdogs lost the playoffs, the groans of millions of disappointed fans were heard throughout the land
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as in moan
a long low sound indicating pain or grief
let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle
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as in to moan
to utter a moan
heard someone groaning in pain
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Recent Examples of groan
Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Cows in a nearby field groaned loudly, almost like they too were annoyed.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Of course, each episode features Frog cheering up Toad about something, Toad groaning and worrying, and their forest friends playing supporting roles in their adventures.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
While fans were not gathered outside Amalie Arena with pitchforks, there was much moaning, groaning and other expressions of disappointment when Steven Stamkos signed with Nashville upon the free agency window opening last summer.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Verb
Institutions are groaning under the stress of unrelenting pressure to adapt.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Cows in a nearby field groaned loudly, almost like they too were annoyed.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Of course, each episode features Frog cheering up Toad about something, Toad groaning and worrying, and their forest friends playing supporting roles in their adventures.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
While fans were not gathered outside Amalie Arena with pitchforks, there was much moaning, groaning and other expressions of disappointment when Steven Stamkos signed with Nashville upon the free agency window opening last summer.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groan
Noun
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Two sets of arms wrapped around me, more of his friends, holding me until my wails subsided.—
Kimberly Bridson,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, the frontman has struggled to reach the soaring, piercing wail that was among his chief contributions at the band’s peak and on its breakthrough album, Nothing’s Shocking.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
16 July 2025
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Brandon swings his head up and to the left, a moan escaping his lips.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Target and other retailers began locking up products behind Plexiglass, claiming a scourge of shoplifting was to blame for disappointing profits — a cry that didn’t always hold up to scrutiny.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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After giving him a bath, Nipsey's owner caved while listening to his cries.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The venues shuttered in March 2020, at the onset of COVID, prompting public lamentations from filmmakers ranging from Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang to Edgar Wright and Olivia Wilde.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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So this isn’t a lamentation that the Giants didn’t trade these players, per se.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Film studios execs across Hollywood lament how comedies have become an endangered species in the streaming age.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Estate agents lament, tabloids predict doom for the tax base, and everyone seems certain that London’s days as a center of commerce are numbered.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Following a lengthy hiatus and a period of mourning, the Grammy-winning hard rock outfit reformed with new members, hoping to continue the legacy that Bennington helped start.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The council additionally issued a two-day state of mourning in response to the tragedy, per a statement shared on Aug. 9.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Groan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groan. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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