as in to sympathize
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
—often + with
He learned to empathize with the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathize
Abbott makes the reader empathize and sympathize with her characters.
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Given China’s own history of suffering foreign invasions, which has left an indelible mark on its collective memory, many Chinese leaders and citizens empathize with Ukraine.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
The brands that break through are the ones that empathize, mirror real needs and position themselves as essential—not optional.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet doesn’t empathize with his former team, the White Sox, who are on pace for a third consecutive season of 100-plus losses.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Given China’s own history of suffering foreign invasions, which has left an indelible mark on its collective memory, many Chinese leaders and citizens empathize with Ukraine.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
The brands that break through are the ones that empathize, mirror real needs and position themselves as essential—not optional.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet doesn’t empathize with his former team, the White Sox, who are on pace for a third consecutive season of 100-plus losses.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathize
sympathize
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According to a recent Quinnipiac poll, Democrats sympathize with Palestinians over Israelis by a whopping 43 points.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stefan La-Sky, spokesperson for the fire command team responsible for the Dragon Bravo Fire, sympathized with those impacted by the wildfire but reminded those in nearby communities that firefighting efforts in the region were challenging and were happening 24/7.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Empathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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