as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the soldier's widow continued to sorrow long after her husband's last letter had turned yellow with age
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as in grief
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
he felt great sorrow at the loss of his beloved dog
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Recent Examples of sorrow
Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
As the story of SoulShine's contribution made its way onto the news and social media, people expressed appreciation for Garem and the company's creative contributions –and sorrow that the task was required.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
Reuters, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
In early Christian thinking, its connotations of languor and listlessness, within the spirit no less than the body, lent it the status of a sin—a turning aside from God for the sake of earthly sorrow.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Oh dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
—Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
As the story of SoulShine's contribution made its way onto the news and social media, people expressed appreciation for Garem and the company's creative contributions –and sorrow that the task was required.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
Noun
In a condolence message, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, expressed deep sorrow and urged authorities to investigate and support victims and families.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
In early Christian thinking, its connotations of languor and listlessness, within the spirit no less than the body, lent it the status of a sin—a turning aside from God for the sake of earthly sorrow.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorrow
Verb
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Season 2, which wrapped at the end of 2024, ended with Jimmy taking a major step forward in his grieving process.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now, her parents are grieving the loss of their daughter.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The shock that images of the destruction provoke—the grief so many have felt—is not an overreaction to the loss of a beloved building.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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This was what brought him to grief.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following the news of his death, which was shared on his Instagram page, several drummers mourned DeJohnette in the comment section.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Signs of mourning in felines are similar to those of humans, including spending more time alone, moving slowly, feeling depressed, and experiencing a decrease in appetite and playfulness.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Days full of anguish Thousands of miles away from the ICE detention facility in Michigan, Aurelquis Gómez visits her nephew Noah often.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Director Josh Boone will cut to a goofy montage right after a moment when a character is supposed to be mired in anguish.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His groin ached as if Sister Wang had been clutching him for years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the flu is traditionally associated with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, headache and fatigue, children and adults alike can experience moderate to severe complications.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the professional and personal heartbreak primed her for something far more profound.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bright sighed with relief as volunteers handed over bread and other provisions to help get her family through the week.—
Jenny Abamu,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Outside, the tide sighs against the rocks in steady conversation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Sorrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorrow. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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