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as in grieved
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we mourned for weeks after our beloved pet's death
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as in lamented
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 mourned
The people of Oklahoma and Grady County in particular mourned his passing.
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
In response to the video, some social media users mourned the decline of PlayPlaces and similar play areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, Battle’s cousins mourned in a relative’s apartment about a half-mile away from the shooting scene.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
In a statement posted to Instagram Thursday, Parton mourned Dean's death.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Following the news of his passing, politicians from across the aisle mourned Turner.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In the fall, Valentine residents mourned and protested as Kansas City Life Insurance moved ahead with the demolition of more than 20 properties in the neighborhood, which the company called non-viable and a safety risk ahead of possible redevelopment.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Coppola mourned the loss of Hackman.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Hollywood mourned Hackman, who boasted over 100 acting credits from his storied career, as one of the greats.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
In response to the video, some social media users mourned the decline of PlayPlaces and similar play areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, Battle’s cousins mourned in a relative’s apartment about a half-mile away from the shooting scene.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
In a statement posted to Instagram Thursday, Parton mourned Dean's death.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Following the news of his passing, politicians from across the aisle mourned Turner.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In the fall, Valentine residents mourned and protested as Kansas City Life Insurance moved ahead with the demolition of more than 20 properties in the neighborhood, which the company called non-viable and a safety risk ahead of possible redevelopment.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
Coppola mourned the loss of Hackman.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Hollywood mourned Hackman, who boasted over 100 acting credits from his storied career, as one of the greats.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourned
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Antelopes coach Bryce Drew lamented the team’s inability to develop a rhythm offensively.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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The difference being that Mets fans were furious that the club sent their number three prospect away; while no Dodger fan lamented the swap of Verdugo.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Walsh immediately regretted his decision.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a Pew Research Center survey of 8,480 adults who had gotten tattoos found that 24 percent of respondents regretted getting one or more of their inkings.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Mourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourned. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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