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as in mourned
to feel or express sorrow for
she lamented the loss of her beloved pet to a degree that went way beyond words
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as in regretted
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
the youth lamented not having spent more time with his late grandfather
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Recent Examples of lamented
In his public appearances, Farley has lamented the shortage of young Americans entering the skilled trades, a concern echoed by many business leaders and economists.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The president lamented about the lack of applause from the crowd.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
After the game, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky lamented his team’s lack of connectivity.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Too many explosive plays Whitt lamented his defense’s penchant for allowing explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of 12 or more yards) in the first few weeks of the season.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who was Busquets’ teammate for eight years at Barcelona, lamented that the game will lose such a special player.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Merriweather and others working in the local criminal justice system have long lamented underfunding and under-resourcing from the General Assembly.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
George Washington reportedly lamented that Virginia's first congressional districts were skewed against the Federalists, and the practice has grown far more extreme in recent decades.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Several lawmakers lamented that the country has turned away from God and religion.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The president lamented about the lack of applause from the crowd.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
After the game, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky lamented his team’s lack of connectivity.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Too many explosive plays Whitt lamented his defense’s penchant for allowing explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of 12 or more yards) in the first few weeks of the season.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who was Busquets’ teammate for eight years at Barcelona, lamented that the game will lose such a special player.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Merriweather and others working in the local criminal justice system have long lamented underfunding and under-resourcing from the General Assembly.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
George Washington reportedly lamented that Virginia's first congressional districts were skewed against the Federalists, and the practice has grown far more extreme in recent decades.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Several lawmakers lamented that the country has turned away from God and religion.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamented
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In March 2024, Drescher mourned the loss of her father, Morty, at 94.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Lamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamented. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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