as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the two passengers exchanged commiserative looks as another delay was announced over the loudspeaker
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These metrics, Cherry notes, help illustrate how meaningful, clear, and compassionate communication can be for families during a difficult time.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
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Your compassionate touch keeps excitement alive without overextending anyone involved.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, Brooklyn’s bombshell post challenged this narrative, with many finding his argument sympathetic, and looking back at Netflix’s Beckham documentary (which depicted the family in a positive light) with fresh skepticism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Pro tip to Tina Peters and her legal representatives — lying to the public about easily verifiable claims makes your client less sympathetic to Coloradans wondering whether she should be released from jail early.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Commiserative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserative. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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