as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the soldier's widow continued to sorrow long after her husband's last letter had turned yellow with age
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as in grief
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
he felt great sorrow at the loss of his beloved dog
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Recent Examples of sorrow
Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
As the story of SoulShine's contribution made its way onto the news and social media, people expressed appreciation for Garem and the company's creative contributions –and sorrow that the task was required.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
During a Zoom session with 16-year-old Casey, her eyes barely opened as if sadness had invaded her facial muscles, paralyzing them into a mask of sorrow.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Oh dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
—Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 30 Jan. 2023
As the story of SoulShine's contribution made its way onto the news and social media, people expressed appreciation for Garem and the company's creative contributions –and sorrow that the task was required.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022
Noun
Get those tacos and drown the sorrows with a frozen marg.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
During a Zoom session with 16-year-old Casey, her eyes barely opened as if sadness had invaded her facial muscles, paralyzing them into a mask of sorrow.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorrow
Verb
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The Oscar winner has starred in the Apple TV+ comedy series about grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel) since its premiere in 2023.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Some endure long journeys through illness, others face the shock of an instant tragedy, and some grieve companions with paws instead of words.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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But this time, grief and fear were tinged with a fleeting hope for change that quickly gave way to despair.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Yes, the money is important, but the grief from your father’s death and the confusion around the inheritance have created wounds that money wouldn’t fix.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, those who played with Braman also mourned his death.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Fans mourn full Thursday programming lineup at Bonnaroo Starting the festival's programming on Thursday night, instead of the typical inclusion of a full Thursday line-up in past years, has also been the source of some contention.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
17 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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Tears falling down a face like rain pulled by gravity, slowly building into a downpour—that raw, aching emotion sits at the core of Givēon’s artistry.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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But underneath there, there’s this aching desire to connect.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner experienced Hollywood success and personal heartbreak prior to his death at age 54.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The Making of Five Leaves Left shines a new light on Drake, far away from the darkness and heartbreak of his final years.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The woman sighed and brushed her hair back over her forehead.—
Christopher Urban,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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When the conversation turned to the subject of their costar in the Zombies sequels, Chandler Kinney, who also fell just short of the Mirrorball on Dancing With the Stars season 33, Manheim sighed.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Sorrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorrow. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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