1
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
First, the 122-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when coach Erik Spoelstra lamented the lack of fight.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Rozeboom and fellow linebacker Claudin Cherelus lamented the growth the team and the defense had made in 2025.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Later, the McDiarmid family—who lamented the closure of the original hotel and dreamt of opening their own—took on the passion project with help from a stable of longtime Tofino residents.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Doncic lamented his shooting during the game.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Jackson missed four games due to injuries while dealing with hamstring, back, ankle and toe issues, and Monken lamented not being able to build on 2024’s success.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, Winter had guest stints on Brothers & Sisters (2007–2008) and The Mentalist (2010–2012) before playing Dash Gardiner on Lifetime’s late, lamented Witches of East End (2013–2014).
—Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
In his opening monologue, Dokoupil lamented that his colleagues in the news business had leaned too much into the perspectives of subject matter experts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Rozeboom and fellow linebacker Claudin Cherelus lamented the growth the team and the defense had made in 2025.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Later, the McDiarmid family—who lamented the closure of the original hotel and dreamt of opening their own—took on the passion project with help from a stable of longtime Tofino residents.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Doncic lamented his shooting during the game.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Jackson missed four games due to injuries while dealing with hamstring, back, ankle and toe issues, and Monken lamented not being able to build on 2024’s success.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, Winter had guest stints on Brothers & Sisters (2007–2008) and The Mentalist (2010–2012) before playing Dash Gardiner on Lifetime’s late, lamented Witches of East End (2013–2014).
—Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
In his opening monologue, Dokoupil lamented that his colleagues in the news business had leaned too much into the perspectives of subject matter experts.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamented
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Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.—
Kenneth Turan,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hollywood Heritage, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving neighborhood history, mourned the loss of the motel in a statement Sunday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow's teenage son had a front-row seat to her latest movie — and instantly regretted it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whitfield never regretted making his intentions for a wife so public, but a few overzealous interactions had put him on guard.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamented. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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