as in grieved
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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Verb
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This very publication grieved its untimely passing.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025 -
As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Fallon's fellow late-night host, Seth Meyers, previously mourned the death of his dog Frisbee in August.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The conservationist community and celebrities alike have mourned Goodall’s passing.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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Smigiel’s right shoulder and elbow ached?—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Sorrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorrowed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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