as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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Recent Examples of heartbreak
Alex Sebek tried her hardest to put aside the heartbreak long enough to look at the big picture.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The pedestrian crash set off a wave of heartbreak for the family that was made worse when media misidentified the teen as a woman, and certain headlines garnered insensitive comments on social media at the expense of Ikeria's death.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
Season 2 saw these American whirlwinds battling love, heartbreak, motherhood, jealousy and the full force of the English legal system.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Maura’s heartbreak might be the image we’re left with, but Rob took no prisoners.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The pedestrian crash set off a wave of heartbreak for the family that was made worse when media misidentified the teen as a woman, and certain headlines garnered insensitive comments on social media at the expense of Ikeria's death.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
Season 2 saw these American whirlwinds battling love, heartbreak, motherhood, jealousy and the full force of the English legal system.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Maura’s heartbreak might be the image we’re left with, but Rob took no prisoners.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbreak
Noun
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Faced with the closure announcement on Facebook, commenters quickly expressed sorrow — and reminisced.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Buford’s issued a statement Monday expressing sorrow for the victims and thanking law enforcement.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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From providing advocacy and helping residents process their grief to connecting them with mental health resources and training for violence prevention.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experiencing that joy and anguish can be beneficial for this still-developing group.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cue awe-inspiring action sequences, gory battles and mental anguish that pushes Ritchson, er, 81, to his physical limits.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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