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
Dorothy Parker recognized and empathized with this fear.
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Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.
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Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Some people online empathized with him.
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Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.
—
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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
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
Some people online empathized with him.
—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathized
Verb
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Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.
Verb
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The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
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As Rosneqvist celebrated by sipping milk, then dumping it over his head, Malukas was consoled by his father in pit lane.
Verb
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That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
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Duell said people should be reassured about safety.
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“Empathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathized. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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