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as in mourned
to feel or express sorrow for
bemoaned the death of his wife by writing a series of poignant letters addressed to her
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as in regretted
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
a think piece bemoaning the coarsening of our society over the last several decades
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Recent Examples of bemoaned
The victorious Jazz may have actually bemoaned the result, having willfully sat a perfectly healthy Keyonte George late in the game in order to add another loss and better odds in the draft lottery.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
After Saturday’s win against Brazil, Zach Dezenzo bemoaned that some teammates burned their mouths during the espresso shot celebration.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Leading North Carolina Democrats bemoaned the politicization of public safety at an event in Charlotte on Thursday.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Coach Jay Pandolfo bemoaned his team’s lack of net-front presence after the Terriers’ first goal.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Arms control advocates bemoaned the end of New START and warned of the imminent threat of a new arms race.
—Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Prior to Pretti's death, progressive groups had bemoaned how Schumer wasn't seeking a stand-off and after a group of eight Democratic senators defected to end the last shutdown, there's a healthy amount of skepticism.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Deadline hears that the British national broadcaster is closing four jobs as part of the cost-cutting decision, which has been bemoaned internally amid rising disinformation online.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Facebook users chatting about the new store bemoaned the parking lot at the small shopping center.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
After Saturday’s win against Brazil, Zach Dezenzo bemoaned that some teammates burned their mouths during the espresso shot celebration.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Leading North Carolina Democrats bemoaned the politicization of public safety at an event in Charlotte on Thursday.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Coach Jay Pandolfo bemoaned his team’s lack of net-front presence after the Terriers’ first goal.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Arms control advocates bemoaned the end of New START and warned of the imminent threat of a new arms race.
—Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Prior to Pretti's death, progressive groups had bemoaned how Schumer wasn't seeking a stand-off and after a group of eight Democratic senators defected to end the last shutdown, there's a healthy amount of skepticism.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Deadline hears that the British national broadcaster is closing four jobs as part of the cost-cutting decision, which has been bemoaned internally amid rising disinformation online.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Facebook users chatting about the new store bemoaned the parking lot at the small shopping center.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemoaned
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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, crucially, if they are shot down, they are not mourned by the public.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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Below are the top 10 items visitors regretted not having on hand while stranded in New York last week—from a simple scarf to quality snow boots, all available on Amazon for as low as $9.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Seven years later, Misner hasn’t regretted his choice.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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The report lamented this deviation from its historical use as a hopeful, sacred affirmation with biblical roots.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sporting victories were celebrated here, floods and droughts lamented.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Bemoaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemoaned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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