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verb

past tense of comfort

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comforted
Verb
Black is comforted by the fact that indie rock fans who hate the podcast could still enjoy themselves at the awards show. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 In a 2017 People cover story, editor-at-large Liz McNeil wrote that Carolyn comforted the Radziwills by bringing soup from Anthony’s favorite NYC restaurant to the hospital. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026 His father comforted him by bringing him silent films on VHS, so the young boy could see how the actors of the era conveyed emotion without words. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Gilbertson says he’s comforted by the fact that the joint venture called the Alameda Belt Line will hire many of his employees. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Reina Hernandez comforted her neighbor after having witnessed her jump. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Her son and protesters from Indivisible Lake Norman, who were at the trial or outside the courthouse every day this week, comforted her. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Jowsey comforted her and wanted to know everything about her child. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 According to the study, more than 97% of religious respondents and 80% of nonreligious respondents said they had been spiritually moved, inspired or comforted by online content. — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Adjective
  • Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.
    — Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For those waiting at the gate, rest assured that outlets are plentiful, including cord-free magnetic charging at the desks.
    — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.
    — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The play of Phillips, Taaffe, Rodriguez and Johnson should have the Dolphins very encouraged.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In one place, a behavior is permissible or even encouraged, while in another, that same behavior is unacceptable and has negative consequences.
    — Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after.
    — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • This year, Walker emerged as a more dominant bear unafraid to defend his spot on the hierarchy.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rabid wild animals may seem unusually tame or unafraid of people.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • There were a lot of brave guys who stayed to fight there — and people at home don't know what happened.
    — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Madison has made a smart choice for her biggest role since bagging an Oscar for Anora; her character’s trajectory from Facebook believer through disillusioned outlier to courageous whistleblower is stirringly rendered.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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