as in sympathized
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
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He learned to empathize with the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathized
Kerr empathized with the Timberwolves for having to play under such circumstances after the events of Saturday in their home city.
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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
Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, 61% of 18-29-year-olds empathized more with Palestinians, while a 47% plurality of those 65 and older empathized more with Israelis.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Some people online empathized with him.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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
Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, 61% of 18-29-year-olds empathized more with Palestinians, while a 47% plurality of those 65 and older empathized more with Israelis.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Some people online empathized with him.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathized
Verb
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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
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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At the time, the university reassured faculty that their teaching and research would be untouched.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Empathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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