condoles

Definition of condolesnext
present tense third-person singular of condole

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.
    Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kesey recognizes her literary talent and also empathizes with her over the loss of her child, having been deeply marked by the death of one of his sons in a road accident.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Macron understands the issues, and empathizes with both Israelis and Palestinians, Bronchtein explains.
    NPR, NPR, 22 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.
    Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Greta consoles her sister after Nora lost in her final match.
    Jason Getz, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), returns to Mayfair in Part 2, develops a friendship with Francesca and consoles her after John’s death.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
    Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.
    Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Condoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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