Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserated
Verb
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All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
His older brother, Thanasis, consoled him and grabbed his brother’s hand, but Giannis’ eyes remained locked to a spot on the floor.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kerr empathized with the Timberwolves for having to play under such circumstances after the events of Saturday in their home city.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Steele's music is driven by connection, when a listener feels understood, emotionally moved, or comforted by a song.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the capital Kathmandu, supporters cheered and chanted slogans in favor of their candidates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Inside, fans cheered from the very first pitch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the eruption of two major features in the Norris Geyser Basin raised concerns among locals, USGS experts reassured that Yellowstone’s overall activity remains at a normal, background level.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Steel recalled, adding that his friend reassured him Bessette didn’t hold it against him.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite solid backing from the LA28 board last month, Wasserman’s Olympic future is not assured.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The next time a public figure makes a mockery of ballet, rest assured that ballet will bite back.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Commiserated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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