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 famous wit adds a lot to a story that’s partly an earnest tango with grief, and partly an act of gossip.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The daughters are likely still processing their grief and struggling to see their father as a full, complex human being who is able to still love their mother while also loving you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Relatives of victims of a Boeing 737 Max 8 crash in October 2018 into a southeast Asian sea and in March 2019 into an Ethiopian field recounted their grief to Judge Reed O’Connor on Wednesday.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
This perfect summer read meditates on grief, expectations, loyalty and wealth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The daughters are likely still processing their grief and struggling to see their father as a full, complex human being who is able to still love their mother while also loving you.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Relatives of victims of a Boeing 737 Max 8 crash in October 2018 into a southeast Asian sea and in March 2019 into an Ethiopian field recounted their grief to Judge Reed O’Connor on Wednesday.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
This perfect summer read meditates on grief, expectations, loyalty and wealth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grief
Noun
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Anger could be enough, sorrow could be enough.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its purpose is not to wallow in historical sorrow, but to illuminate how a people’s spirit was forged in the fire of injustice.—
Brad Braxton,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Haley Robson described the anguish caused by ever-metastasizing Epstein conspiracy theories and endless Epstein news cycles, and her hope that releasing the files could finally put the case to bed.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Above all, there’s Rob, whose romantic getaway has turned into a slog of romantic anguish.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A number of other writers were exasperated by Hornby’s exasperation.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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After answering five questions in front of his locker on Thursday night — all of which circled around the topic of his future with the Carolina Panthers — Hunter Renfrow laughed in faux exasperation.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It's mainly used to keep the skin moisturized and reduce irritation.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Emery’s irritation has heightened throughout the last week.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the wake of a transfer deadline that brought anger and worry from many supporters, the Wolves chairman gave an interview of more than half an hour to the club’s in-house television channel.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Grief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grief. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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