as in grieving
suffering the death of a loved one
the grief of the bereaved parents seemed to be without limit
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or bereft
as in deprived
to take something away from
news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding
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Recent Examples of bereaved
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
She was also introduced to bereaved families supported by the hospice throughout their children’s lives, deaths and beyond.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, bereaved families visited the accident site and held a memorial ceremony.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
As authorities identified 175 victims, bereaved families have also voiced frustration over delays in providing promised freezers to preserve the bodies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Two bereaved parents and 12 other members of an Australian religious congregation were found guilty of manslaughter on Wednesday for withholding diabetes medication from an 8-year-old girl, leading to her death.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
She was also introduced to bereaved families supported by the hospice throughout their children’s lives, deaths and beyond.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, bereaved families visited the accident site and held a memorial ceremony.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
As authorities identified 175 victims, bereaved families have also voiced frustration over delays in providing promised freezers to preserve the bodies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaved. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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