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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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
Coley is an easy character to sympathize with.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026

Definition of sympathize

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Like, reading this book, young high-school students who could really empathize, see themselves in it, which is important to high-school students in a real, visceral way.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The abilities to listen, empathize and show emotional intelligence remain distinctly human capabilities that AI cannot fully replicate.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of empathize

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Soon after, cheering and clapping filled the auditorium before the man mimicking the president stood up, holding a sign for TrumpAccounts.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
His departure triggered street protests across Ukraine that have put pressure on Zelenskyy and cheered Moscow officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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