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
Big Freedia is grieving the heartbreaking loss of her longtime partner, Devon Hurst, who passed away at just 38 years old from complications related to diabetes.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025
Read: Americans with dementia are grieving social media The relationship between Daniela and Doralba extends beyond cognition.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Glee star Lea Michele is reflecting on life in the spotlight and the challenges of grieving her former castmate and partner Cory Monteith after his death in 2013.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 May 2025
That particular parade took its toll on Parton, who is still grieving her longtime love.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 May 2025
Read: Americans with dementia are grieving social media The relationship between Daniela and Doralba extends beyond cognition.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Glee star Lea Michele is reflecting on life in the spotlight and the challenges of grieving her former castmate and partner Cory Monteith after his death in 2013.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 May 2025
That particular parade took its toll on Parton, who is still grieving her longtime love.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Henry Long, the father of the victim, released a statement mourning the death of his daughter and calling for Finch to stay in jail.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret conclave.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
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The light turned from orange to dull gray, and then Joe nudged my aching ribs — the tiger was standing in a glade 60 yards downhill.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
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Hartnett deserves a medal for doing some of his acrobatic stunts (your back will ache watching him and stunt performers athletically bouncing about) as do the sound designers who make each smack, punch and crunch sound so real.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 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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The challenge for the author is to write a pulse-pounding thriller without sorrowing over this injustice too much.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2023
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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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