as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of condole
Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family.
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Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
Verb
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Only the most callous of viewers would fail to sympathize with goalkeeper Matt Turner after seeing an injury compounding the personal tragedy of his partner’s miscarriage.—
Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But people who love this town can’t help but sympathize with the narrator’s ex a little bit.—
SPIN Team,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knowing how patients start using substances to numb the pain of experiences like these helped participants empathize with patients who use substances.—
Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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However, the biggest challenge was making Marcellus a character audiences could empathize with.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Verb
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After the New Jersey Devils lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 playoffs, the team went out for drinks to commiserate.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate about the cancelations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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There’s something undeniably comforting about a casserole that takes care of dinner all in one dish.—
Torie Cox,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The contest was laboured for much of normal time and extra-time, lacking a defining moment or image, but Gabriel gave it to us with a twitchy attempt over the crossbar, a crushing error which led PSG captain Marquinhos (his Brazil team-mate) to console him immediately, above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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As World Cup soccer fans cheer for their teams in Los Angeles and stadiums across the nation, FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There is something quietly reassuring in the sight of an industry not known for glamour, or for haste, declining to be rushed.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This year, the company has embarked on an AI skills push with its employees—and was quick to reassure staffers about the safety of their jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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