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
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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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.
—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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“Grieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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