sorrowed

past tense of sorrow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorrowed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • The conservationist community and celebrities alike have mourned Goodall’s passing.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His groin ached as if Sister Wang had been clutching him for years.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • 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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