GRIEVES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

grieves

verb

present tense third-person singular of grieve

as in mourns

to feel deep sadness or mental pain we all grieved over the lost cat

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Recent Examples of grieves When reached by phone Tuesday morning, a woman who identified herself as Destiny’s mother declined to comment and requested privacy as the family grieves. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 My heart grieves for someone so special to this world and such a good friend to me. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 As Fortune’s family grieves, the local community is demanding answers, with some pointing to the state’s history of racial injustice and violence. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 On his death bed, de Boeldieu accepts the fortunes of war as Von Ruffenstein grieves. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 As Wabasha grieves, Hust said coming together in prayer and support is the first step in what will be a long healing process. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Each person grieves differently. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026 The Professor, with only her ex-partner’s cat for company, sits in her decaying apartment and grieves the loss of her relationship and her struggle with infertility. — Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 The film follows a woman who grieves the loss of her mother by secretly attending the funerals of strangers. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026

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The world mourns not only a musical light, but a singular style star.

— Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The stars have lost a bit of their shine as the world mourns Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

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About one out of five people infected with West Nile virus develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, or rash.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
When a sick child should stay home Hoying recommends keeping kids home when illness includes fever, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026