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
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
And then, to forever live on earth, in a place with conflict and pain and sorrow, that’s not her goal.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 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
Most of the episode is technically a two-hander, but Giamatti is the obvious star of the show, conveying so much resentment, sorrow, and love in every expression.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
And then, to forever live on earth, in a place with conflict and pain and sorrow, that’s not her goal.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorrow
Verb
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That particular parade took its toll on Parton, who is still grieving her longtime love.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Please remind yourself that your father’s wife is also grieving and isn’t her best at this time.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Physically active grief travel Grief inevitably brings up a swirl of thoughts and emotions.—
Leslie Hsu Oh,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Grief expert and author David Kessler says that grief must be witnessed, and The Dinner Party premise is about witnessing grief by bringing grievers together in community.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret conclave.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
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Henry Long, the father of the victim, released a statement mourning the death of his daughter and calling for Finch to stay in jail.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated.—
Karissa Chen,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Even though little about Kumar’s demeanor suggests the 1920s, there is conviction in his anguish for his country.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since Madison’s passing, an aching silence has taken root in the hearts of all who knew her — family, friends and the thousands who followed her journey on social media.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Protecting our heart from breaking or aching puts tension into the chest area.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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What was supposed to be a championship chase has instead turned into heartbreak.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Internet users took to the comments section to share their heartbreak at Krimliadi's new tattoo, leading to almost 200 comments on the TikTok post so far.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nate sighed dramatically before dipping his chin to his chest.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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One particularly telling piece of feedback came from a team member who observed that when asked for clarification, Ms. Sharp responded with visible frustration—sighing and rolling her eyes—which made people hesitant to seek guidance.—
Katrina Burrus,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Sorrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorrow. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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