as in weeping
expressing or suggesting mourning
the grieving sobs of the widow could be heard throughout the funeral service
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as in mourning
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as in aching
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
we all grieved over the lost cat
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Recent Examples of grieving
Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
Ward, 28, missed four games while grieving her death.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The jury was instructed to pass judgment based on the opinions of alienists and those closest to her, including her grieving father.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
That makes grieving complicated, as illustrated in this episode, written by Patrick Brammall, which uses a half an hour to show us a man slowly crashing through a spiral of grief.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
The American Kennel Club has shared other signs that a canine is grieving another dog.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The grieving process hits everyone differently, and, believe it or not, other pets can feel the loss of their furry friends.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Saying something doesn't remind a grieving friend of their loss.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Christmas Eve shooting also devastated the still-grieving Oxford community, where a teenage gunman went on a rampage at Oxford High School in November 2021, killing four classmates and seven others, including a teacher.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
Ward, 28, missed four games while grieving her death.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The jury was instructed to pass judgment based on the opinions of alienists and those closest to her, including her grieving father.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
That makes grieving complicated, as illustrated in this episode, written by Patrick Brammall, which uses a half an hour to show us a man slowly crashing through a spiral of grief.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
The American Kennel Club has shared other signs that a canine is grieving another dog.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The grieving process hits everyone differently, and, believe it or not, other pets can feel the loss of their furry friends.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Saying something doesn't remind a grieving friend of their loss.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grieving
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article The Plainville community is in mourning after losing a longtime member of its police force on Saturday.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the order from Biden, 82, both Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and now-President Trump, 78, fought to have the flags raised for the inauguration, which fell within the 30-day mourning period.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The imagery of The Pink Opaque’s Midnight Realm is frightening, but the potent themes and aching nostalgia are what will keep you up at night.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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Risotto, in other words, is governed by a set of laws that are rooted in tradition, rich in common sense, and aching to be broken or bent.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Carter’s casket will depart the U.S. Capitol at 9 a.m. and a funeral motorcade will travel to the Washington National Cathedral.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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On this day, in an Assad-free Damascus, he is mourned loudly by hundreds in a funeral procession that starts at the hospital where he was identified and ends at his final resting place.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, our remembrance of King is a call not to turn away from the suffering of the marginalized.—
Terrance Carroll,
The Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2025
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A lot of people say, ‘Well, suffering is good for art.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When Tai Shan was sent to China and separated from his parents, Nguyen was heartbroken.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Andrews appeared heartbroken after the loss, and video showed Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson consoling him.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Angelo Badalamenti’s mournful, string-laden score draws us in, emphasizing the quaintness of the visuals, while also suggesting a deeper pain at the core of this place.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) shared a sorrowful story across their social media feeds about a mournful looking cat.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On Wednesday, morning temperatures dipped into the single digits, with wind chills amplifying the bitter cold.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article As much of the U.S. endures the bitter cold, the MLB hot stove isn’t exactly offering much warmth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Grieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieving. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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