as in weeping
expressing or suggesting mourning
the grieving sobs of the widow could be heard throughout the funeral service
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as in aching
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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as in mourning
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Recent Examples of grieving
Lee Ann Anderson, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, international journalists are largely barred from Gaza, and their luxurious refuge from the dying and grieving has disappeared.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The grieving will likely continue for some time, and many of both acts’ most famous tunes will continue to find space for weeks, if not months.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Folks, when comforting the grieving, comparisons should be avoided.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
An emotional speech from a grieving father led LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson to call out the justice system.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Jamie Lee Curtis — who previously shared a post grieving over Kirk — expressed her support for Kimmel.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
One year later, another devastating loss visited the grieving father.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Set in the Levant region in 1938 — encompassing present-day Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan — the story follows protagonist Fadia, who is grieving the loss of her parents and turns to her cousin for solace.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And there’s real grieving for that family.
—Lee Ann Anderson, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, international journalists are largely barred from Gaza, and their luxurious refuge from the dying and grieving has disappeared.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The grieving will likely continue for some time, and many of both acts’ most famous tunes will continue to find space for weeks, if not months.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Folks, when comforting the grieving, comparisons should be avoided.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
While Tommy grapples with his complicated family life and a still-grieving Cami settles into her new position at the company, the undercurrent of just how dangerous the oil business is can't be ignored.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
An emotional speech from a grieving father led LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson to call out the justice system.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Jamie Lee Curtis — who previously shared a post grieving over Kirk — expressed her support for Kimmel.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
One year later, another devastating loss visited the grieving father.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Set in the Levant region in 1938 — encompassing present-day Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan — the story follows protagonist Fadia, who is grieving the loss of her parents and turns to her cousin for solace.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieving
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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What conversations were had about the doc with the family, who were obviously in mourning at the time.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rather than mourning, the holiday is about honoring, remembering and joyfully welcoming back the dead with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, music and personal mementos.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Haaretz, Israel’s longest running newspaper, is one of the few news websites that has covered Palestinian suffering in Gaza extensively since the beginning of the war.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Others state the demonstrations are supporting a ceasefire to end to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and release the hostages on both sides.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since the tragic incident, Zemfira’s dad Ruslan Mukhtarov created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The team's other star tackle Taylor Decker, meanwhile, talked about the daily struggle of keeping his aching shoulder ready for gameday.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In any case, these are Beckett’s drifters, no doubt, right down to the aching feet and bad breath.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In August, the manager for Chris Brown surprised Monica with a new Maybach, bringing her to tears.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The most painful part, the tragedy of our lives, was that Brenda was heartbroken.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time the internet has been left heartbroken when a dog didn't want to play.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cali gave her friend a look before sighing and pulling off I-10.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Grieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieving. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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