as in grieving
suffering the death of a loved one
the grief of the bereaved parents seemed to be without limit
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or bereft
as in deprived
to take something away from
news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding
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Recent Examples of bereaved
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The poor fell ow was panting like a bereaved porpoise and holding both hands over his heart.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Seeing how Tŷ Hafan helps the children and families in a holistic manner, Princess Kate was introduced to bereaved families supported by the hospice throughout their children’s lives, deaths and beyond.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
His agency confirmed his death and said that his bereaved family are currently unable to hold the funeral due to their shock and sadness, YTN reported.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Some neighborhoods are blessed; others remain bereaved.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The poor fell ow was panting like a bereaved porpoise and holding both hands over his heart.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Seeing how Tŷ Hafan helps the children and families in a holistic manner, Princess Kate was introduced to bereaved families supported by the hospice throughout their children’s lives, deaths and beyond.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
His agency confirmed his death and said that his bereaved family are currently unable to hold the funeral due to their shock and sadness, YTN reported.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bereaved
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On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Advocates want more states to adopt basic guidelines with hopes more missing people will be found, volunteers will be better protected and bereft families won't fall victim to searchers-for-hire schemes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Exhausted and bereft, Spencer lies down next to his wife and son.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaved. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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