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
In a statement shared on social media, the Vikings mourned the death of their teammate.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
As fans and friends mourn Eric Dane following his death at age 53, the late actor’s family is grateful for the support.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
As fans mourn Eric Dane’s death at 53 after the actor passed away on Thursday from ALS complications, Kate Walsh is joining the many former-co-stars who are sharing their best memories with the late star.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The world is mourning the loss of Willie Colón, who died Saturday at the age of 75.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
As fans and friends mourn Eric Dane following his death at age 53, the late actor’s family is grateful for the support.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
As fans mourn Eric Dane’s death at 53 after the actor passed away on Thursday from ALS complications, Kate Walsh is joining the many former-co-stars who are sharing their best memories with the late star.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The world is mourning the loss of Willie Colón, who died Saturday at the age of 75.
—Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourn
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While a celebratory mood spreads across the country, survivors of a deadly fire in Hong Kong are still grieving with little to celebrate, like this man who lost his wife in the blaze.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of the other cheer moms who spoke with Fox News Digital confirmed there had been tensions among some parents but said the focus now is on the children grieving.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ezaldeen Mustafah, a Palestinian from the West Bank, was among those lamenting the restrictions.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But as a character and a bastion of the beautiful game — lamenting long throws and VAR at every opportunity — Postecoglou continues to charm British football.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is the president who regrets not sending in the military to seize voting machines in 2020.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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