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
Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The search for answers is one step in a long grieving process.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Hughes remembered as a spiritual leader While there have been public honors for Hughes – his smiling yearbook photo was displayed on the scoreboard overlooking the football field – much of the grieving in this community of about 200,000 people is playing out in private.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Here’s what to know about health anxiety, collective grieving and how to manage those fears.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Dad did not come home to join us in our grieving.
—John Wrory Ficklin, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Gordon explained in a recent interview with 9News that the grieving of his brother’s death in 2024 has affected his body physically.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Finch said on Sunday that the Timberwolves pushed for the postponement to respect the public grieving process.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no plates to record, no registration to trace, and no insurance to compensate the grieving.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Two siblings are grieving the loss of their parents, identified in an online post as victims of the shooting.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Before the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, the influencer shared an emotional TikTok video discussing her process of grieving.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Our hearts are with his family, the students and staff of Buffalo Grove High School, and all those grieving this profound loss.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In March, it was reported that he was being held in solitary confinement and that this grieving siblings had distanced himself from him and his case, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlize Theron stars as a grieving widow who embarks on a trip into the Australian wilderness, only to catch the attention of a hunter looking for easy prey.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
After her brother passed on, her owners started bringing her every day to help with her grieving process.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Spence’s grieving son said his dad’s death and the death of little Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old who died after being struck in the head by a stray bullet earlier this month, should be a wake-up call for the city.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Is this part of a process of grieving or one of denial?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The search for answers is one step in a long grieving process.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Hughes remembered as a spiritual leader While there have been public honors for Hughes – his smiling yearbook photo was displayed on the scoreboard overlooking the football field – much of the grieving in this community of about 200,000 people is playing out in private.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Here’s what to know about health anxiety, collective grieving and how to manage those fears.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Dad did not come home to join us in our grieving.
—John Wrory Ficklin, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Gordon explained in a recent interview with 9News that the grieving of his brother’s death in 2024 has affected his body physically.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Finch said on Sunday that the Timberwolves pushed for the postponement to respect the public grieving process.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no plates to record, no registration to trace, and no insurance to compensate the grieving.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The teen's grieving family has launched an online fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Two siblings are grieving the loss of their parents, identified in an online post as victims of the shooting.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Before the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, the influencer shared an emotional TikTok video discussing her process of grieving.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Our hearts are with his family, the students and staff of Buffalo Grove High School, and all those grieving this profound loss.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In March, it was reported that he was being held in solitary confinement and that this grieving siblings had distanced himself from him and his case, according to the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlize Theron stars as a grieving widow who embarks on a trip into the Australian wilderness, only to catch the attention of a hunter looking for easy prey.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
After her brother passed on, her owners started bringing her every day to help with her grieving process.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Spence’s grieving son said his dad’s death and the death of little Kaori Patterson-Moore, a 7-month-old who died after being struck in the head by a stray bullet earlier this month, should be a wake-up call for the city.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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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The mourning and goodbye to my character happened when season five wrapped.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Queen Mary wore another dark blue outfit to the confirmation of her twin children on Saturday, dressing to respect her father's recent death but skipping the traditional black dress associated with mourning.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My therapist seemed to mould my aching limbs like clay, teasing out knots in my back and paying special attention to my extra-tight right shoulder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sandals are a personal non-negotiable during the spring and summer, but finding pairs that don’t leave your feet aching by day two can be challenging.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The search would have captured 3,000 users, including more than 1,000 attending a funeral service at the Islamic Center of New Mexico.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mohammed Zaatari / APMourners gather around the coffin of Amal Khalil ahead of her funeral procession today.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By focusing the mind on thoughts and feelings, a meditating person begins to unlearn conventional perspectives and mental attitudes that are the root of suffering.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meadows told the lawmakers how painful all the delays were and about the suffering Cindy experienced in her final moments alive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the people in these plays aren’t sighing and slumping.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The heartbroken mother didn’t want to be identified, fearing for her family’s safety.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McEntire, Stefani and Legend were brought to tears by Carter's emotional performance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tatum also knows the value of peer support after leaning on players like Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Dejounte Murray — all of whom suffered Achilles tears last season — during his recovery.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Grieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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