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
The day before Pixley’s arrest, the mother mourned the loss of her daughter on Mother’s Day.
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
The memorial removal was a profound insult to Guttenberg and all other survivors who mourn those whom the exhibit honored.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The professional wrestling world is in mourning following reports that Terry Brunk, known globally to fans as the hardcore icon Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret conclave.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 7 May 2025
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
The memorial removal was a profound insult to Guttenberg and all other survivors who mourn those whom the exhibit honored.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The professional wrestling world is in mourning following reports that Terry Brunk, known globally to fans as the hardcore icon Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret conclave.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 7 May 2025
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Beneath the bondage and demands, there’s genuine caring between Ray and Colin, like when the former assembles his crew to celebrate the latter’s birthday, or when Ray helps a grieving Colin collect himself.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Set in the near future after Ukraine has emerged victorious in its war with Russia, the film follows a philosophy professor grieving the death of his wife whose life is upended when the ancient Greek gods return to Earth.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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The 40-year-old driver lamented countless issues with the No. 8 Chevrolet throughout the weekend of the Coca-Cola 600.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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One day after lamenting that his Indy 500 debut occurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Dairy Association and his Arrow McLaren team came through for him.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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But Myhill stopped, hesitated, stuttered, regretted every one of his life decisions that had led him to this point, weighed up his options… and kicked it out for a corner.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Furthermore, you might be misled with financial matters and then later regret something.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 May 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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Among progressives, the same people who bewail the influence of corporations on cultural and political life also propose to entrench the social role of big businesses by making individual Americans more dependent on them for everything from health care to retirement income.—
Kevin D. Williamson,
National Review,
13 May 2021
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“Mourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourn. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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