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
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
The third is the healing room, where visitors learn about the Tribe of Nova Foundation, dedicated to helping survivors and bereaved family members.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Copied Share Red Cross sets up waiting room for bereaved families
Mithil Aggarwal
Volunteers and staff of the Red Cross have set up waiting room for bereaved families and are providing psychological support, the organization said today.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
The third is the healing room, where visitors learn about the Tribe of Nova Foundation, dedicated to helping survivors and bereaved family members.
—Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Copied Share Red Cross sets up waiting room for bereaved families
Mithil Aggarwal
Volunteers and staff of the Red Cross have set up waiting room for bereaved families and are providing psychological support, the organization said today.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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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
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Another gentleman comes up from behind Sophie and asks for her hand in a dance, leaving Benedict bereft and definitely wanting more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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One pair belonged to Sara Hernández, a member of the Comité Eureka—the group of bereft relatives whom Sheinbaum had marched with decades ago.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaved. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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