GRIEVES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

grieves

verb

present tense third-person singular of grieve

as in mourns

to feel deep sadness or mental pain we all grieved over the lost cat

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Recent Examples of grieves As Fortune’s family grieves, the local community is demanding answers, with some pointing to the state’s history of racial injustice and violence. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 On his death bed, de Boeldieu accepts the fortunes of war as Von Ruffenstein grieves. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 As Wabasha grieves, Hust said coming together in prayer and support is the first step in what will be a long healing process. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Each person grieves differently. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026 The Professor, with only her ex-partner’s cat for company, sits in her decaying apartment and grieves the loss of her relationship and her struggle with infertility. — Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 The film follows a woman who grieves the loss of her mother by secretly attending the funerals of strangers. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Another family quietly grieves in North Carolina While the string of attacks rattles several communities in Georgia, Prianna Weathers’ mother mourns privately in her North Carolina home. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 Everyone grieves differently, and the emotions can come on in waves. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026

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As local law enforcement mourns McKnight, his young family is left reeling.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
As Kelly mourns the loss of her dad, TMZ also reported that DJ and keyboardist Wilson was tossed from Slipknot after a 28-year run with the group.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Common symptoms include fever, headaches, body aches, joint pain, rash, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026