comforted 1 of 2

past tense of comfort

comforted

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
  • The Canadiens had already reached that modest goal weeks ago, but a 4-1 win Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings all but assured them of reaching a far more challenging goal of making the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The process begins with a bit of grating, but rest assured that this is the most labor-intensive step of the 30-minute recipe.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
    Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Young people are unafraid, ready for change, courageous and curious.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • That same year, Pryor also had son Franklin Mason — who now goes by Mason Pryor — with girlfriend Geraldine Mason. Pryor — who was unafraid of confronting his personal struggles, including substance abuse, in his work — frequently left home to tour.
    Julie Tremaine, People.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar applauded its brave storytelling.
    Olivia Pinnock, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The mayor and the county commissioners should join us and be brave with us.
    Sister Ann Kendrick, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.
    Adina Mermelstein Konikoff, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
  • In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.
    Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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