1
as in wail
a crying out in grief
when the underdogs lost the playoffs, the groans of millions of disappointed fans were heard throughout the land
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2
as in moan
a long low sound indicating pain or grief
let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle
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as in to moan
to utter a moan
heard someone groaning in pain
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Recent Examples of groan
Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The sort of listless displays that make supporters groan before halftime.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
When Latino residents asked questions and voiced concerns, they were interrupted by jeers and groans from white members of the audience.
—Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
For nearly two minutes in Monday’s 132-107 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Chicago Bulls played basketball to a soundtrack of gasps and groans.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The sort of listless displays that make supporters groan before halftime.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groan
Noun
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And from the stage, the unmistakable wail of a harmonica cut through the warm April air.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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There was grit and grime to his feedback-heavy guitar wails, but there was sweep and grandeur too, more apparent on stage than on record.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Where my world was hemmed in by ridgelines and holler roads, Mary Lennox’s world was hemmed in by fog and wind and the low moan of a manor house that seemed to breathe on its own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Under Hiller, the Kings went into the Olympic break with a whimper and came out of it with a moan.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following the announcement, the four crew members shared one of their many group hugs on camera, before separating and visibly wiping tears.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Argentina should not waste its tears crying for Rachel Zegler.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ending up living on the boat, Telsi notices her companions leave at dawn and return soaked and crying.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The post stitched together photos of Bible scripture, Paul crying, pain relief patches and personal notes scrawled through notebooks.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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My sister, Louise, had spent hours perfecting the screechy, imperious cry of Starscream, only to use it when phoning the takeaway and ordering curry sauce and chips.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Marks, the blues isn’t about lamentation.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated by Shia communities every year, often with processions and acts of lamentation.—
Mishal Husain,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ohtani let out a howl and grimaced before going to first base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The sinew between Thundercat and Tame Impala is thick and obvious—one reason that Bruner doesn’t need ubiquitous Kevin Parker’s lethargic laments.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Though marking Jesus’ painful death, Good Friday ultimately points to Easter resurrection—transforming the day from lament to joy for believers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Groan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groan. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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