as in to depress
to make sad
the arrival of winter always saddens me
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Recent Examples of sadden
And they’ll be saddened to learn that the long-time catcher has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Today many Coloradans are saddened and distressed by this unjustifiable act but not at all surprised.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
We are saddened to learn of the passing of #BroncosROF quarterback Craig Morton, who died on Saturday at the age of 83.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
We are saddened to learn of Craig’s passing.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Today many Coloradans are saddened and distressed by this unjustifiable act but not at all surprised.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
We are saddened to learn of the passing of #BroncosROF quarterback Craig Morton, who died on Saturday at the age of 83.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
We are saddened to learn of Craig’s passing.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadden
Verb
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The second factor depressing transactions is mortgage rate lock-in.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, something might occur at work that depresses you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Helen worried about Pip’s socialization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The results will ease the concerns of some Democrats who worried about the possibility of a runoff between Kiley and Republican candidate Michael Stansfield, who was in second place until Friday.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Catholic Charities of Louisville serves those in need, especially the poor and oppressed, with a wide range of outreaches that assist neighbors of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Nov. 2025
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Our systems were built to oppress people of color.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s nothing more luxurious for a guest than not having to trouble the host with a request for whatever item she’s forgotten.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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What troubles me equally is the selective application of scrutiny.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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This is an explosive combination in communities like Ursula’s that are burdened with petrochemical infrastructure, and along the thousands of miles of chemical transportation routes.—
Cynthia Palmer,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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The disease not only substantially burdens the individual, but also their family, their community and society as a whole.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadden. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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