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.
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Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
Verb
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According to traditional narrative logic, audiences should be predisposed to sympathize with this family, who are introduced first and seem like decent Iranian citizens (even if striking a dog doesn’t earn the patriarch any points).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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June is disappointed, but also sympathizes with Rita's situation.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By portraying characters who openly grapple with their mental health challenges, the film invites audiences to empathize and reflect.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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However, the new directors immediately empathized with the film's central character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Having someone to learn alongside, laugh with, and sometimes commiserate together made all the difference.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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Brewer commiserated with another former ESPN anchor, Sage Steele, on X about certain incidents that occurred at their old workplace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Defense attorney Raven Liberty told the Miami Herald that three years ago, the Broward State Attorney’s Office assured the defense that Melly’s lyrics wouldn’t be used against him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The club did not bring in psychologists in an attempt to lift spirits, though sources in the dressing room assure The Athletic that each player has access to his own psychologist or personal coach if required.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The prayer implored God to comfort the poor and the hungry.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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Coming home to your partner and knowing that the weekend will bring something familiar — something reliably yours — can be comforting.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Wilson and Villanueva both attended, later posting a joint social media video of themselves consoling the distraught deputy after he was found guilty.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Afterwards, the Bengals actually called Sanu to console him.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Asian equities cheered the initial positive comments concerning the US-China trade meeting over the weekend and the India-Pakistan truce, as the Renminbi appreciated nearly +0.5% versus the US dollar.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Other Mao fans cheered Trump for cozying up to Vladimir Putin’s Russia while snubbing Ukraine and Europe, said Wu Qiang, an independent analyst in Beijing who is studying Chinese perceptions of Trump.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Now, with Tesla’s EV sales down 13% in the first quarter, the company needs some buzz to reassure investors CEO Musk can turn things around.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Their excellent German craftsmanship defines the stereotype, with safety, reliability, and reassuring road manners that come along for the ride.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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