1
as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we mourned for weeks after our beloved pet's death
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as in to lament
to feel or express sorrow for
an editorial that mourns the loss of the town's last movie theater
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Recent Examples of mourn
As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Eugene Levy is mourning the loss of his TV wife and real-life friend of over 50 years.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
After the clergy offered praise and comfort to a group mourning Alex Pretti’s death, a Merrillville man pulled the scarf from his face and jacket hood from his head in the oppressive cold and took the microphone.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Following their deaths, artists including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo, Ice-T, Pusha T, Dave Matthews and Duran Duran spoke out against ICE, while Minneapolis residents mourned the victims and protested the agency’s presence in the city.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Eugene Levy is mourning the loss of his TV wife and real-life friend of over 50 years.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
After the clergy offered praise and comfort to a group mourning Alex Pretti’s death, a Merrillville man pulled the scarf from his face and jacket hood from his head in the oppressive cold and took the microphone.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Following their deaths, artists including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo, Ice-T, Pusha T, Dave Matthews and Duran Duran spoke out against ICE, while Minneapolis residents mourned the victims and protested the agency’s presence in the city.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourn
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The Fishers community is grieving the loss of Hailey Buzbee, a 17-year-old Hamilton Southeastern High School student who went missing in January.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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For individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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The artist said the viral clip sparked a wide range of reactions online, with some viewers questioning the authenticity of the footage and others lamenting the destruction of the elaborate build.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump considered naming Warsh Fed chair in 2018 before ultimately choosing Powell, a choice that the President has since publicly lamented.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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At least King Midas had the decency to regret his curse.—
Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here are the five front door styles designers see homeowners regret the most, and why.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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Israel has bewailed each nation’s announcement, claiming that their gesture is only emboldening Hamas and prolonging the war by showing there are benefits to be gained through terrorism like that carried out on Oct. 7.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
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The grandmother would flee, and Billy would smite his chest and in Old Testament tones bewail his sinful life.—
Werner Herzog,
The New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2023
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“Mourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourn. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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