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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
Leaders from around the world mourned the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated at a Utah university Wednesday.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Kurek mourned both his friend and the end of 241.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2025
Neighborhood organizers have pushed against the wrecking ball in Valentine for decades and mourned after KC Life demolished more than 20 homes last fall.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1973, the Tree of Ténéré, a 300-year-old acacia in the Sahara Desert, was mourned following its destruction by a truck driver, alleged to have been drunk.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
As investigators continued to probe a potential motive, the Minneapolis community mourned the shattering losses of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, both killed in the attack.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
And their kids will be mourned by all of us.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
City leaders mourned the victims, praised first responders and school staff, and emphasized that the investigation remains active as families begin the long recovery ahead.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His Family Talk radio colleagues also mourned his death following the unspecified illness.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Kurek mourned both his friend and the end of 241.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2025
Neighborhood organizers have pushed against the wrecking ball in Valentine for decades and mourned after KC Life demolished more than 20 homes last fall.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1973, the Tree of Ténéré, a 300-year-old acacia in the Sahara Desert, was mourned following its destruction by a truck driver, alleged to have been drunk.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
As investigators continued to probe a potential motive, the Minneapolis community mourned the shattering losses of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, both killed in the attack.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
And their kids will be mourned by all of us.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
City leaders mourned the victims, praised first responders and school staff, and emphasized that the investigation remains active as families begin the long recovery ahead.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His Family Talk radio colleagues also mourned his death following the unspecified illness.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourned
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Devon Mostert, the wife of NFL running back Raheem Mostert, grieved the assassination of conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Others grieved the loss of what could have been.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trabuco coach Mark Nolan lamented a penalty that wiped out an interception that preceded Romo’s score, calling it the turning point in the game.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some residents lamented the change that continues to rattle the historic Denver neighborhood, one that has already experienced generations of displacement.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Andy sighed, shuddering between them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Masters sighed and readjusted himself in his seat before answering.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 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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Netanyahu said Israel regretted the deadly incident and reiterated that Israel does not intentionally target civilians in its war with Hamas.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Mourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourned. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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