ELEGIZED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

elegized

verb

past tense of elegize

as in wailed (for)

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The actress continues to be mourned worldwide by her Hollywood colleagues, friends and fans alike.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Fans and friends mourned the Grammy, Emmy and Academy award honoree on Tuesday.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Liberal politician Grigory Yavlinsky, who co-founded Yabloko in the 1990s and chairs its political committee, deplored the court’s ruling in an online statement.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Liberal politician Grigory Yavlinsky, who co-founded Yabloko in the 1990s and chairs its political committee, deplored the court's ruling in an online statement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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This situation is often lamented for its connection to addiction, disinformation, radicalization, and social disharmony—among other concerns.

— Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Among them were Broward County sheriff’s deputies who wanted photos and a trio of women who lamented they had been drawn into a new Republican-leaning district.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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