as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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Recent Examples of heartbreak
Here's how to deal with the pain and heartbreak that comes with it.
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Jonathan Carone, Parents, 28 May 2026
For nearly two decades, Lorna Smith lived somewhere between hope and heartbreak.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Her first two records, ‘Debut’ and ‘Post,’ were basically the soundtrack of my first love and my first heartbreak.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 May 2026
Recent history would suggest more heartbreak has been cleared for landing for Georgia’s and Georgia Tech’s baseball teams.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
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Jonathan Carone, Parents, 28 May 2026
For nearly two decades, Lorna Smith lived somewhere between hope and heartbreak.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Her first two records, ‘Debut’ and ‘Post,’ were basically the soundtrack of my first love and my first heartbreak.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 May 2026
Recent history would suggest more heartbreak has been cleared for landing for Georgia’s and Georgia Tech’s baseball teams.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbreak
Noun
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Amidst the sorrow of the past eight years, Ronnie and Lydia vowed to never stop searching for their granddaughter.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Officials have shared their sorrow and paid tribute to the victims of the accident.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Selin was able to share more about her years of world travel, while the woman, Maria Alvarez, 81, spoke about her family and occasional moments of grief.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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In the midst of losing her first husband and the grief that consumed her in 2005, Kimberly Schlapman had to turn her attention to her mother.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Fans streamed out of the stadium in Budapest and the players fell to the grass in anguish.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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