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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Vance added that the president continues to sympathize with the Iranian people, but nuclear weapons remain a paramount interest.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Immigrants who are living and working legally in Florida might not sympathize with foreign nationals who don’t follow the rules.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Teammate Malinin, who also had a number of uncharacteristic mistakes in his free program and fell from first to eighth in the men’s event, watched in surprise in the arena, empathizing with the disbelief and pain on Glenn’s face.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the growing Muslim community in the Bay Area, abstaining from eating or drinking during the day is regarded as an act of worship by practicing self-restraint, growing closer to God and empathizing with people who are poor and hungry.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Mom reached Dad on the telephone in the White House pantry to commiserate over the earth-shattering news, Dad’s response was disbelieving.—
John Wrory Ficklin,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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The older women commiserated with their younger counterparts about how expensive Hackney has become.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.—
Claudia Núñez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Under the direction of House Culinary Advisor Chef Ricardo Chaneton, the menu takes cues from the coasts of Italy, France, and Spain, balancing comforting flavors with refined presentations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Martin felt inspired to start the project after hearing the kids console each other at school.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Others cheered from the darkness as the timber frame collapsed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The latest tremor in the private credit world involved a deal that should've been reassuring to markets.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is the part of the story where Americans traditionally reassure themselves that competition improves quality.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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