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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Most people understand and sympathize with someone who has cancer or a stroke.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2025
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So for those wanting to sympathize with the collapse of the rival kingdom, save your Kleenex for more worthy causes.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Many people lack the skills needed to manage their emotions, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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With Welch and Sullivan, there’s catharsis in commiserating.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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The video now has over 2.2 million views and 210,000 likes, with many users commiserating in the comments.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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And rest assured, this isn’t Oprah’s first love from Mali + Lili.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our law enforcement took care of the child, got him McDonald’s and played him his favorite music to comfort him.—
Elizabeth Zavala,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Heads hung low, players consoling one another or screaming obscenities at no one in particular, the care factor off the charts.—
Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Ji Seon stares in shock, her friends cheer in the background, chanting at her to say yes, ha.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Maison Lejaby returned for a second edition since it was bought out of bankruptcy protection in 2024, with managing director Xavier Martin keen to reassure both suppliers and retailers the brand is back for the long-term.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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