condole

verb

Definition of condolenext
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. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
  1. sympathize
  2. empathize
  3. commiserate
  4. assure
  5. comfort
  6. console
  7. cheer
  8. reassure
Verb
  • Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Into the 1930s, when a much smaller share of Californians were drivers, people tended to sympathize with the victims of fatal crashes.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathize
Verb
  • The ability to empathize does not come naturally to everyone, however.
    — Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pollard has described himself as a candidate that can empathize with large swaths of the Jackson County voter base, as a small business owner, homeowner and parent.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of empathize
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  • Relax and unwind after a hard day’s work in one of these outdoor lounge rocking chairs, or commiserate with friends over a bottle of wine outside with this cute bistro set.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Warner and the other actresses decided to get drinks and commiserate over the experience.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of commiserate
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  • While there are not yet dates set, City Council and staff assured that there would be ongoing community input over the next year to ensure residents are involved with the process.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • The squeals from the little piggies about to eat lettuce and other vegetation often spark laughter, while others cuddle and comfort some of the guinea pigs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Video compilations of Trachtenberg and Panettiere’s characters, Casey Carlyle and Gen Harwood, respectively, have been circulating on social media Monday, with many fans acknowledging the film’s comforting nostalgia amid the tragedy.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • The 2-year-old can be heard crying in the footage as officers try to console her.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Before he was transported off the field, the entire roster approached the cart to console Scourton.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of console
Verb
  • Liberal commentators cheered while conservatives accused him of sexism.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The bold reforms, which Tinubu’s government argues saved the economy and handed the government more money, were cheered by investors but resulted in soaring inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • What’s kept him reassured is data that show violent crime on trains is low.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Treasury Department is buying back bonds to reassure investors, but the relief has been temporary.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassure

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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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