comforted 1 of 2

past tense of comfort

comforted

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comforted
Adjective
Silver might be comforted by the fact that even many liberals who had fled for Bluesky seem to be embracing X-ism once more, creeping back onto the platform with a certain furtive guilt. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025 Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland. Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Chairwoman Whitney Robbins voted in favor of the proposal and said she was comforted to hear that the property owner has received only positive feedback from tenants already established in Market Meadows. Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025 While a robocars absolutely must see every pedestrian around it in every dirction at all times--or its badly broken--many people don’t know that and so are comforted with a reminder. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 This man has saved countless kids from being groomed, has raised awareness to millions about these condo games and the awful things pedophiles will do to get their hands on children, and he's comforted people literally just like me who've gone through the exact thing. Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 How Ming comforted his mother, who was battling cancer, by talking with her about anime and visiting Japan. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
  • Mauricio says his wife didn’t give in to that despair and felt reassured by having a work permit.
    Gustavo Valdés, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Mayor Barbara Lee reassured fans a day before the match.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Furthermore, there were precious few flashes between those losses that gave reason to feel encouraged about the 21-year-old’s chances against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the NFL.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Her people feel encouraged but underutilized.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All this on account of a funny little book I’d been assured could never succeed.
    Joanne Harris September 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The data follows the lackluster August jobs report that helped fuel investor hope that the Federal Reserve is all but assured to lower benchmark interest rates at its policy meeting later this month.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • When used effectively, philanthropic capital is patient, flexible and unafraid to take risks.
    Lynette Bell, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Stanley was impressed that Vlcek came to the varsity with confidence and unafraid to speak up after a successful summer with Sports Performance.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Since then, McKie’s says his 6-year-old daughter and fiancée, who is expecting a baby girl in October, have praised his brave act.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Charlie Kirk was an incredible patriot — brave, tough as hell, and a dear friend to our entire family.
    Amanda Castro Gabe Whisnant Anna Commander Toby Meyjes Shane Croucher John Feng Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a courageous act that requires vulnerability over cowardice.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The school has been the courageous standard bearer of academic freedom in the assault on higher education.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

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