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
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
Robinson’s bereaved mother requested that county officials sponsor a $7,000 memorial for her, citing the fact that the family didn't have an intact body to bury, FOX6 reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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
Robinson’s bereaved mother requested that county officials sponsor a $7,000 memorial for her, citing the fact that the family didn't have an intact body to bury, FOX6 reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 5 Feb. 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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In 1971, Rubens Paiva, a forty-one-year-old civil engineer and politician, was abducted from his home in Rio de Janeiro and tortured to death, leaving his family bereft.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Her closest friend and mentor, Walter (Bill Murray), has taken his own life, and the suddenness of his death has left her bereft.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaved. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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