1
as in aching
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we mourned for weeks after our beloved pet's death
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as in lamenting
to feel or express sorrow for
an editorial that mourns the loss of the town's last movie theater
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as in suffering
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Recent Examples of mourning
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The rock world is in a state of deep mourning for Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, who died Thursday following a fall at his home.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Poetic Justice starred Jackson as Justice, a poet mourning the loss of her boyfriend, who’s charmed by an aspiring rapper and mailman, Lucky (Shakur).
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The world joined in collective mourning this past July, when news broke that Ozzy had lost his six-year battle with battle with Parkinson's disease.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The rock world is in a state of deep mourning for Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, who died Thursday following a fall at his home.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Benny Letterman, who’s been eating there since 1972, is among the many mourning the loss.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Poetic Justice starred Jackson as Justice, a poet mourning the loss of her boyfriend, who’s charmed by an aspiring rapper and mailman, Lucky (Shakur).
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mourning
Verb
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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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Created by Goldstein, Segel and Bill Lawrence, Shrinking centers on the life of Jimmy Liard (played by Segel), a grieving therapist who decides to give his clients his honest opinion instead of listening to their feelings and remaining removed from their lives.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In lamenting that tendency, Kingsnorth joins a chorus as old as civilization.—
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The self-deprecation added to the chorus lamenting his skid at the plate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eastern State is just one of the troubling historical locations grappling with how to celebrate Halloween, educate visitors and acknowledge the real-life suffering that happened.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Franklin Graham said that kind of investment was necessary given the scope of human suffering seen in Gaza and Israel.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many Reddit users admit to deeply regretting installing above-mount sinks—especially the vessel-style ones often found in bathrooms.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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But ultimately, the Red Sox hung onto him, and could now be regretting it.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Morgan and Sasha chat it up at Noah’s family’s Purim party, a sad-eyed Esther stands off to the side, quietly watching the interaction.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows Deiseroth’s demeanor teetering between sad and angry.—
David Goodhue
October 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The goal is Keyshawn’s eventual weeping breakdown.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her husband and young son joined her onstage in a tender surprise that brought many in the crowd to tears.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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What happened in the moments after is a memory that continues to bring tears Chupp's eyes.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even after the misunderstanding, Herrera didn't appear to be upset.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kim was upset, especially when the hamster unexpectedly died shortly after.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Mourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mourning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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