as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
Pitts was among those who took to social media platforms to crowdsource advice and commiserate this week, as President Donald Trump’s trade war with America’s closest allies sends tremors through millions of savers’ retirement investments.
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Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
With email unavailable, users went to social media to complain and commiserate.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
In online forums, Cybertruck owners commiserate about the ongoing ridicule and people throwing food at the truck.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
After the Waves' tough loss, Isla is commiserating alone in the arena when Jay appears to comfort her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
With email unavailable, users went to social media to complain and commiserate.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
In online forums, Cybertruck owners commiserate about the ongoing ridicule and people throwing food at the truck.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
After the Waves' tough loss, Isla is commiserating alone in the arena when Jay appears to comfort her.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
Verb
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Most people just sympathize and wish me a speedy recovery, which is fine.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Viewers on Reddit have largely sympathized with the man for the emotional turmoil he was subjected to, with many praising his decision to end the relationship.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Knowing someone is waiting to cheer them on can dramatically increase a teen’s motivation.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Wall Street and Apple investors cheered the pause on Chinese tariffs.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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