condoled

Definition of condolednext
past tense of condole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoled
Verb
  • All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Patients would be assured of receiving settlement money even if the Supreme Court rules in Bayer’s favor.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Sweden has won all six of their matches and is all but assured of a top-four spot and a place in the medal playoffs.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The two lawmakers, who are set to retire at the end of the year, reassured their counterparts throughout the weekend that there was a new generation of lawmakers coming up behind them that was committed to maintaining, and building new, global alliances.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
  • As the rebels closed in on Damascus on December 7, 2024, Assad reassured his aides and subordinates that victory was near, and then fled in the night on a Russian jet, telling almost no one.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The decision was cheered by business coalitions, and markets surged on the news.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Liu’s family members stood and cheered, as did the rest of the crowd inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
    Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Condoled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoled. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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