as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
While weighing his options, Bernstein reached out to several of his friends in the restaurant industry to both commiserate and explore his options.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Bro-ing down about the Mets is always just commiserating about the Mets, but luckily that has changed.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Brides are commiserating on social media, reassessing their wedding finances and trying to think outside the box.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 June 2025
As the potentials go off with Buffy for training, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) takes Dawn aside to commiserate over their lack of specialness: neither has powers, neither has incredible strength.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Bro-ing down about the Mets is always just commiserating about the Mets, but luckily that has changed.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Brides are commiserating on social media, reassessing their wedding finances and trying to think outside the box.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 June 2025
As the potentials go off with Buffy for training, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) takes Dawn aside to commiserate over their lack of specialness: neither has powers, neither has incredible strength.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
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According to a recent Quinnipiac poll, Democrats sympathize with Palestinians over Israelis by a whopping 43 points.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stefan La-Sky, spokesperson for the fire command team responsible for the Dragon Bravo Fire, sympathized with those impacted by the wildfire but reminded those in nearby communities that firefighting efforts in the region were challenging and were happening 24/7.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the series of experiments, participants were given opportunities to empathize with others in need.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to weigh in, empathizing with Lexy's struggle and praising Leo's cuteness.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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When the bonds of Vernon and Devaughn were lowered, some cheered and clapped.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kerry Pennell, who ordered yard signs for the campaign opposing the Mooresville project, cheered Wednesday’s withdrawal.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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