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sadden

verb

ˈsa-dᵊn How to pronounce sadden (audio)
Definition of saddennext
as in to depress
to make sad the arrival of winter always saddens me

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Recent Examples of sadden After Panettiere’s passing, Neutrogena released a statement saying the company is deeply saddened by her death. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 We are saddened to learn about the passing of former Met Butch Huskey. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Cunningham, who has known Needham for years, said he was saddened to learn of her departure at a time when the hospital is dealing with the serious financial situation of Vista and AHS. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out, was saddened over the death of Garibay and the other victims. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sadden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadden
  1. depress
  2. worry
  3. oppress
  4. trouble
  5. burden
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  • Elevated interest rates depress valuations on future corporate cash flows while driving up debt financing costs.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • British authorities listed it as a suicide, saying Pugh had been depressed.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of depress
Verb
  • Many of the condition’s early signs, such as depression or impulsivity, can stem from other factors, and some experts worry about making premature diagnoses.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The backlash against data centers is growing, as critics worry about rising electricity bills as well as air, water and noise pollution.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of worry
Verb
  • Look what women can do when they’re not abused, oppressed, and angry about being abused and oppressed!
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tromplz maps the violence that oppresses Venezuelans and exposes the displacement of Venezuelan migrants.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of oppress
Verb
  • Other European nations were also troubled by the president’s threat.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Jones, the Pacheedaht elder, said he was troubled not just by the loss of the forests, but by people’s connection to them and, in turn, to themselves.
    — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of trouble
Verb
  • Portman officials have argued the 11-acre site on prime real estate is a rare opportunity for a new Beltline node, while a grassroots opposition group said the redevelopment would only burden its surrounding neighborhoods.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Foligno also alleviated some of the media burden off Bedard by answering anything and everything about Bedard.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of burden

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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadden. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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