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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However, other commenters sympathized with the OP — particularly regarding the Hawaii invite that was rescinded — and encouraged a direct conversation.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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With the family’s wealth, whiteness and lack of regard for others, many viewers might find themselves hard-pressed to sympathize, much less identify, with the Sinclars.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Some Reddit users in the comments empathized with the woman.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Still, that doesn’t mean Scott doesn’t empathize with respondents to the Mott Poll and other parents with similar concerns.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2025
Verb
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When a video emerged of him sobbing in his locker room stall after coming agonizingly close to winning the title a year ago, his entire native nation commiserated with his pain.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Meantime Marty and his ex-wife Felicia (Karen Gillan), on good terms, commiserate by phone about the latest roster of calamities.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Around the same time the Childers concert pictures leaked, a source once again went to People to assure the masses that all is well for NepoLand’s favorite chill couple.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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However, she was assured that everything would be safe.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo put his arm around Marte during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh inning in an effort to comfort the two-time All Star.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Sadie Robertson, who is expecting her third baby with her husband Christian Huff, further comforted her sister on the podcast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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The recent hearing marks the end of a whirlwind romance that began in early 2021 when Porsha reached out to console Simon during his divorce from Falynn Pina, a former RHOA cast member.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Willie begins to tear up, and Korie rushes to his side to console him.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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The Duke of Sussex, 40, ran next to his son, now 6, in the snippet, where Meghan cheered from behind the camera.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The Sounders, the only team in the tournament playing its games at its home venue, gave the Lumen Field faithful plenty to cheer about, outshooting Botafogo 23-12 (a 2.18-0.9 xG advantage) as well as a 60 per cent share of possession.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Combine this with reassuring words about your support system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The video was met with a positive response though as other moms online sought to reassure her.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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