condole

verb

Definition of condolenext
as in to sympathize

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Recent Examples of condole Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
  1. sympathize
  2. empathize
  3. commiserate
  4. assure
  5. comfort
  6. console
  7. cheer
  8. reassure
Verb
  • Smith Galer has much to say against the case for putting languages out of their misery, but her focus is on a point with which even the most unsentimental can surely sympathize.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of sympathize
Verb
  • Pollard has described himself as a candidate that can empathize with large swaths of the Jackson County voter base, as a small business owner, homeowner and parent.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Clark, 46, wished others who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday well, empathizing with those who lost their jobs.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of empathize
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  • Team Coco followers flocked to the comments section on YouTube to commiserate over O’Brien’s, err, wet look.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • State employees who are returning to the office this week may be looking to commiserate with fellow office workers before heading home.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of commiserate
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  • Although Wangchuk broke his fast on July 24 after the government assured him that steps would be taken to address the students’ demands, the protest kept growing.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Then, something comforting like sandalwood and something citrusy like grapefruit.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • Before he was transported off the field, the entire roster approached the cart to console Scourton.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • As she was being consoled, everyone was wondering what was wrong.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Definition of console
Verb
  • Some farmers cheered the change, including the industry’s principle advocacy organization, but at least some growers oppose it.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • During his post-July meeting news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh attempted to reassure markets that policymakers would act when necessary.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of reassure

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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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