as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
Wanted to commiserate with Bruins fans, who love this historic haunt in its splendid setting, and who would – or will – be heartbroken if their Bruins succeed in breaking their lease that was supposed to last until 2044.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
At drinks to commiserate over their respective firings, Brown had an idea.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The clubhouse broke into small circles to commiserate.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
On the heels of Karen’s sentencing, the women gather at Gizelle’s house to commiserate, and spend the whole scene dancing between concern, empathy, and absurdity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
At drinks to commiserate over their respective firings, Brown had an idea.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The clubhouse broke into small circles to commiserate.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
On the heels of Karen’s sentencing, the women gather at Gizelle’s house to commiserate, and spend the whole scene dancing between concern, empathy, and absurdity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
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But nowadays, unconditional US aid to Israel is deeply unpopular with Democratic voters, who are more likely than ever to sympathize with Palestinians over the Jewish state.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Democratic sympathy for Israelis has fallen to 17%, the lowest level ever recorded, while 65% now sympathize with Palestinians.—
Jacki Karsh,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the series, Gia absorbs the emotional weight of her sister's choices, much like how this Water sign naturally empathizes with those around them.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Drivers heading back to their villages along coastal highways cheered each other, flashed victory signs and exchanged blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johnson waved to the cheering spectators who lined her eight-vehicle motorcade route from a railway station.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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