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
Some said their days have been haunted by grief and anguish.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Funke’s statement detailed her grief over losing her friends and the ongoing fear and trauma from the killings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Yuri has memories of Mamá, and Mariela’s desire to absorb Yuri into her own story threatens Yuri’s sole ownership of her grief.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Following 38 months of silence, legal roadblocks and grief, the board members of Uvalde CISD unanimously voted in favor of releasing the records from the horrifying mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Funke’s statement detailed her grief over losing her friends and the ongoing fear and trauma from the killings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Yuri has memories of Mamá, and Mariela’s desire to absorb Yuri into her own story threatens Yuri’s sole ownership of her grief.
—Jane Ciabattari
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Following 38 months of silence, legal roadblocks and grief, the board members of Uvalde CISD unanimously voted in favor of releasing the records from the horrifying mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grief
Noun
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July always arrives with a blend of sunshine and sorrow for me.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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In humanitarian tents, children gather to share their fears and sorrows, and to comfort one another.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The rise of ghost jobs has been causing real frustration for job seekers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Other operators have expressed similar frustration, and some members of Congress have signaled support for an overhaul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Ming-Na Wen Tapped Into Deep Emotions To Play Dr. Fong In ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ While Ming-Na Wen doesn’t throw a punch in Karate Kid: Legends, that doesn’t mean her character hasn’t been in past battles, particularly those dealing with mental anguish.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As Trump supporters press for more information, the president weighed in over the weekend to defend Bondi and express exasperation at the focus on Epstein.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
14 July 2025
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There also has to be a sense of exasperation as nearly every reliever in the bullpen, and a couple who’ve already been sent down, have been a part of their struggles.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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There’s no denying ingrown hairs are a pain—especially around the bikini line—but the best ingrown hair treatments can soothe irritation and, with consistent use, help prevent them from showing up at all.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
19 July 2025
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But its side effects are famous too, which can include redness, irritation, dryness and even peeling skin.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Pressure to release more documents has built both from within Trump's base and from Democrats seizing on their anger.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Several hundred people turned out at the state Capitol with creative signs and chanting to express their anger at Trump and his policies.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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“Grief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grief. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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