1
as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
even the gruff grandfather felt a heartbreaking grief when the family dog died
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
there seemed to be no end to the grief that the school bullies were giving to the young boy
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Recent Examples of grief
The truth is that religious leaders are dealing with the grief and pain, too.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The couple were married for 59 years and the country music icon is understandably still grappling with her grief.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Callers offered energy drinks, grief counselling, heavy equipment, I.V.-hydration therapy, dry socks.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
When feelings associated with loss don’t fully arise for weeks, months or even years after a tragedy, psychologists refer to it as delayed grief or complicated grief.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The couple were married for 59 years and the country music icon is understandably still grappling with her grief.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Callers offered energy drinks, grief counselling, heavy equipment, I.V.-hydration therapy, dry socks.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
When feelings associated with loss don’t fully arise for weeks, months or even years after a tragedy, psychologists refer to it as delayed grief or complicated grief.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grief
Noun
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett also condemned the shooting and expressed his sorrow for the parents of the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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We are filled with unbearable sorrow and despair at our loss.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Clark voiced her frustration that one of her teammates wasn’t spending enough time in the gym.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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More than six months into his presidency, Trump has shown increasing frustration with Putin as a ceasefire deal to end the conflict remains out of reach.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Ming-Na Wen Tapped Into Deep Emotions To Play Dr. Fong In ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ While Ming-Na Wen doesn’t throw a punch in Karate Kid: Legends, that doesn’t mean her character hasn’t been in past battles, particularly those dealing with mental anguish.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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From exasperation and anguish to elation and relief.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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At times, the testimony skidded toward animosity, exasperation and anger over the 205-bed shelter at 4306 W. State St., at a former Salvation Army location that abuts homes in the Veterans Park neighborhood.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Fortunately, there are ways to manage the dryness and irritation, including taking warm (not hot) baths, using a humidifier and applying a creamy, fragrance-free moisturizer within three minutes of bathing and throughout the day, the AADA notes.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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And despite the tight fit, the fabric felt soft against the skin without any abrasion or irritation.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Though Trump is backing away from Putin in public, he’s never specifically projected anger about the paused weapons for Ukraine.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Music and song have changed the world in positive, enduring ways that fear, anger, and violence never have.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
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“Grief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grief. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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