laments 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of lament
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as in regrets
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about the youth lamented not having spent more time with his late grandfather

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laments

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noun

plural of lament

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Verb
  • Abundant Life Christian School, a nondenominational institution with 420 students, mourns the lives lost while grappling with the tragedy's aftermath.
    Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Theater community mourns the loss of Jared Sakren Many of Sakren's friends, colleagues and former students expressed their emotions at the news of his passing on social media and to The Arizona Republic.
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This lack of resolution taps into the brain’s natural drive for cognitive closure, which according to 2014 study, is the innate desire to resolve ambiguity and make sense of unfinished experiences.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This eatery at the summit of Cannon’s tramway offers cafeteria food, grab-and-go options, and, most notably, the highest-elevation beer taps in the state of New Hampshire.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In response to complaints, Alds.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Mangione is seen as a hero by some people who have grievances with corporate America and the private healthcare industry.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Laments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laments. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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