as in to mourn
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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Recent Examples of grieve
Lavin had filmed seven of the series’ 10-episode order at the time of her death, and the creative team had to regroup and rework the remaining episodes while grieving her loss.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Authorities announced a significant breakthrough in the cold case that has left the Texas capital grieving for over 30 years.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
That's it, a selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow, that touched me deeply.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Forgiveness from a grieving widow.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Authorities announced a significant breakthrough in the cold case that has left the Texas capital grieving for over 30 years.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
That's it, a selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow, that touched me deeply.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Forgiveness from a grieving widow.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieve
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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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Critics are now questioning the culture of risky livestream stunts, while supporters mourn a creator who inspired millions with his passion for flight.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Red Wings have an aching need for more dynamic play from the back end.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, after two glorious weeks of passable good health, my body started to ache.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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On the day peace came, there were mixed emotions — some felt joy; others sorrow.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Finney-Smith has become fan favorite in Dallas, so much so that fan reaction on social media was split between excitement and shock that the Mavericks acquired eight-time All-Star Irving, but also sorrow about Finney-Smith departure.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
6 Feb. 2023
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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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