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as in wails
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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as in moans
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 cries
to utter a moan
heard someone groaning in pain
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Recent Examples of groans
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The ball nestling into the net was greeted with the unique mix of cheers and groans in Viejas Arena that, to the gambling crowd, can mean only one thing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The video ends as Chakraborty collapses onto a couch and groans in pain with the officer continuing to yell at him to drop the knife.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The speech was met by deafening cheers, and a tiny smattering of groans from people on the other side of the political spectrum.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
Those decisions were largely met with groans from fans.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Initially, DeGraaf -- a frequent filbusterer -- drew some groans.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Many of her jokes relied heavily on wordplay, like one about how the Rock might win a Globe because The Paper wasn’t nominated, but even sweaty double entendres like this landed well because Glaser moved on so quickly that there was no time for groans.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
There were audible groans during the commercial breaks when the Polymarket visuals appeared on screen for categories like best podcast.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the catalogue groans under the weight of all the local talent working at the cutting edge of the form.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Arthur groans, but there is affection in his protest.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Scanlon said inclusion of the searches in Bondi’s binder was also indicative of her intentions, with the attorney general repeatedly referencing the guide to push back on members, sparking groans from several.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The ball nestling into the net was greeted with the unique mix of cheers and groans in Viejas Arena that, to the gambling crowd, can mean only one thing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The video ends as Chakraborty collapses onto a couch and groans in pain with the officer continuing to yell at him to drop the knife.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The speech was met by deafening cheers, and a tiny smattering of groans from people on the other side of the political spectrum.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
Those decisions were largely met with groans from fans.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Initially, DeGraaf -- a frequent filbusterer -- drew some groans.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Many of her jokes relied heavily on wordplay, like one about how the Rock might win a Globe because The Paper wasn’t nominated, but even sweaty double entendres like this landed well because Glaser moved on so quickly that there was no time for groans.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
There were audible groans during the commercial breaks when the Polymarket visuals appeared on screen for categories like best podcast.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
The onslaught of bad news elicited howling in Canada, groans in Atlanta and frenetic Googling to determine just what, exactly, is the hamate bone.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the catalogue groans under the weight of all the local talent working at the cutting edge of the form.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Arthur groans, but there is affection in his protest.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groans
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The album’s Bandcamp blurb shouts out Ghédalia Tarzatès, the late French composer who collaged his wails and lamentations in the endangered Ladino language to evoke pangs of existential angst.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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In some, relatives are seen walking among the black bags, trying to identify the deceased, as wails and screams fill the background.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the moment that B’Tselem says Hathaleen collapsed, the visuals are jostled but moans of pain can be heard.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The film follows Fogarty, who lives with EB, a rare and extremely painful genetic condition that leaves her skin so fragile it blisters and tears at the slightest touch.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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While expressing his condolences to the families of the officials killed, Trevilla Trejo broke down into tears.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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On a typical day, the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale reverberates with animal cries and the footfalls of gawking visitors.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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As Yoon arrived in court, hundreds of police officers watched closely as Yoon supporters rallied outside a judicial complex, their cries rising as the prison bus transporting him drove past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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These rock lamentations will not be carried over to the full-length album the band still has in the works, which Bono promises will have a more joyful tone.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The album’s Bandcamp blurb shouts out Ghédalia Tarzatès, the late French composer who collaged his wails and lamentations in the endangered Ladino language to evoke pangs of existential angst.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Wolf Moon name dates back to Indigenous and early Anglo-Saxon traditions, inspired by the winter wolves whose howls echoed across cold January nights.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Her self-reflections have always landed better than love laments though, and there’s plenty of these on the new one.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … WAR OF WORDS – AOC weighs in after Republican laments 'humiliation' of Mamdani campaigning in Arabic.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Groans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groans. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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