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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
Renee mourned her son's death in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
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Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
While many white Americans mourned the loss of this grand historical estate, several African Americans expressed joyous relief.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The Raiders’ organization mourned the loss in a statement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Louise ImMasche mourned by theater community The theater community mourned ImMasche’s passing on social media.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
So while Raquel and Marie mourned him, Johnny was enjoying his own illicit second-chance life.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Fallon's fellow late-night host, Seth Meyers, previously mourned the death of his dog Frisbee in August.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The conservationist community and celebrities alike have mourned Goodall’s passing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
And yet, Hollywood has mourned one of its most famous stars, with tributes coming from co-stars, other celebrities who enjoyed her work, and fans.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
While many white Americans mourned the loss of this grand historical estate, several African Americans expressed joyous relief.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The Raiders’ organization mourned the loss in a statement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Louise ImMasche mourned by theater community The theater community mourned ImMasche’s passing on social media.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
So while Raquel and Marie mourned him, Johnny was enjoying his own illicit second-chance life.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Fallon's fellow late-night host, Seth Meyers, previously mourned the death of his dog Frisbee in August.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The conservationist community and celebrities alike have mourned Goodall’s passing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
And yet, Hollywood has mourned one of its most famous stars, with tributes coming from co-stars, other celebrities who enjoyed her work, and fans.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourned
Verb
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This very publication grieved its untimely passing.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to both Oscar winners have lamented their legal dispute.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schwarzenegger, 78, also lamented the deepening polarization that has hamstrung politics since his time in office.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bright sighed with relief as volunteers handed over bread and other provisions to help get her family through the week.—
Jenny Abamu,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The audience sighed in relief and immediately got up to leave.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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After players and coaches finally got the situation under control, Branch regretted his decision to start the bout.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most regretted giving their babies up for adoption and went through a long period of depression after the relinquishment.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Mourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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