COMMISERATE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

commiserate

verb

Definition of commiserate

as in to sympathize

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Recent Examples of commiserate Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate about the cancelations. — ABC News, 27 May 2026 Caro and Sonia both cautiously bond over their connection to the property and the surrounding land, and commiserate on the historical forces that have placed them in opposition. — David Katz, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Another source says Meta offices have been largely empty this week, as people prioritize polishing their résumés and gather offsite to commiserate with friends for what may be their final time as colleagues. — Paresh Dave, Wired News, 19 May 2026 Parents in the bleachers commiserated about insurance battles and issues with landlords and having to relocate again and again and again. — Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commiserate

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Smith Galer has much to say against the case for putting languages out of their misery, but her focus is on a point with which even the most unsentimental can surely sympathize.

— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
And though some may not sympathize with the lawyers, those that are court appointed are paid significantly less than those paid by private clients, and they are not paid until a case concludes, usually after many months.

— Jacob M. Noble, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Definition of sympathize

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Pollard has described himself as a candidate that can empathize with large swaths of the Jackson County voter base, as a small business owner, homeowner and parent.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Clark, 46, wished others who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday well, empathizing with those who lost their jobs.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of empathize

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Some farmers cheered the change, including the industry’s principle advocacy organization, but at least some growers oppose it.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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