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to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comforted
Maria Williams, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The figure skater said a mantra from his parents comforted and motivated him during his emotional Olympic debut.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
And he is comforted to know what likely caused his high-school fainting episode.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Howie is beginning to heal and is comforted by photos and home movies of Danny.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s meant to humanize the victim for law enforcement and for the victim to feel seen and comforted through a source of support.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The Today show host recounted how her eldest child, daughter, Mila, comforted her during a candlelight vigil held in honor of co-host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Instead, Steele's music is driven by connection, when a listener feels understood, emotionally moved, or comforted by a song.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The figure skater said a mantra from his parents comforted and motivated him during his emotional Olympic debut.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
And he is comforted to know what likely caused his high-school fainting episode.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Howie is beginning to heal and is comforted by photos and home movies of Danny.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s meant to humanize the victim for law enforcement and for the victim to feel seen and comforted through a source of support.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The Today show host recounted how her eldest child, daughter, Mila, comforted her during a candlelight vigil held in honor of co-host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Adjective
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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
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Despite solid backing from the LA28 board last month, Wasserman’s Olympic future is not assured.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The next time a public figure makes a mockery of ballet, rest assured that ballet will bite back.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Action Eye News Live Animal services said walk-ins are welcome and encouraged, so staff can help.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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That keeps us encouraged about the long-term opportunity once the online dynamic is fully played out.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Investors appeared soothed by the software firm’s across-the-board beat, amid fears about the company’s hefty debt load funding its AI buildout.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your 7th House of Coalitions is soothed by the moody Moon’s trine with apprehensive Chiron in your companionable 11th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Together, both iterations underscore Jorge’s evolution as a designer who is unafraid to strip back ornamentation—and let form, material, and meaning speak for themselves.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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If the first two months of 2026 are any indication, this year will belong to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable, intentional and fully present.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Facebook, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office touted the arrest as a brave win.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness the cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali Beach, a tradition that honors the courageous leap made by King Kahekili in the 18th century.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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