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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
In March 2024, Drescher mourned the loss of her father, Morty, at 94.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame mourned James' death in an Instagram post shared on Friday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Gonzales mourned his staffer in a statement to KSAT.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Some mourned, others mocked, and still others spun conspiracy theories.
—Marly Berlin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Thousands of North Texans have mourned Kirk’s death, including at a vigil Sunday in Fort Worth, and during a moment of silence at Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys game.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Jane Fonda mourned the loss of her longtime friend.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Celebrities including Kacey Musgraves and Ed Sheeran mourned his death on social media.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame mourned James' death in an Instagram post shared on Friday.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Gonzales mourned his staffer in a statement to KSAT.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Some mourned, others mocked, and still others spun conspiracy theories.
—Marly Berlin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Thousands of North Texans have mourned Kirk’s death, including at a vigil Sunday in Fort Worth, and during a moment of silence at Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys game.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Jane Fonda mourned the loss of her longtime friend.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Celebrities including Kacey Musgraves and Ed Sheeran mourned his death on social media.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 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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In his public appearances, Farley has lamented the shortage of young Americans entering the skilled trades, a concern echoed by many business leaders and economists.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The president lamented about the lack of applause from the crowd.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Andy sighed, shuddering between them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Mourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourned. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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