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
The case left the Holiday Lakes community reeling and mourning Airen’s loss.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In Israel, relatives mourned soldier Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed yesterday in a drone attack launched from Lebanon.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When news of Coleman's death spread, fans and former costars mourned the loss of the Diff'rent Strokes star, remembering him for his humor, talent and iconic role as Arnold Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
In Israel, relatives mourned soldier Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed yesterday in a drone attack launched from Lebanon.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When news of Coleman's death spread, fans and former costars mourned the loss of the Diff'rent Strokes star, remembering him for his humor, talent and iconic role as Arnold Jackson.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourn
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Poindexter said the team wants to respect Martin’s memory, provide a little positivity for a community that’s grieving and show that the Aledo community is in the fight together.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Or what is an appropriate amount of time to allow someone to grieve before raising the subject again?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The president lamented that the former first lady did not compliment his performance.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Americans often lament that there isn’t enough bipartisan cooperation in Congress.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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Mike Filion, Lakewood I’m with all those who regret voting for Jared Polis.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Trump, who endorsed his opponent, may come to regret that.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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