as in to mourn
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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as in to wail (for)
to feel or express sorrow for
I grieve for our loss
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Recent Examples of grieve
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
This country is grieving too many senseless and violent deaths and shootings.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Emotions are running high on Capitol Hill, with many GOP lawmakers publicly grieving for Kirk and casting blame on Democrats and the media.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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That happens, especially in episode three, when Polarity is concerned for her, and Emma reflects back the strength that Polarity doesn’t have within himself at that time and during his grieving journey.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
This country is grieving too many senseless and violent deaths and shootings.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Emotions are running high on Capitol Hill, with many GOP lawmakers publicly grieving for Kirk and casting blame on Democrats and the media.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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