empathized

past tense of empathize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of empathized By shining a light on one of her toughest periods (Diana and Charles separated in 1992), Stewart empathized with Diana deeply. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026 Similarly, when the brand initially announced the return of the Frappuccino on Instagram on June 2, one commenter empathized with baristas. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Dorothy Parker recognized and empathized with this fear. 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 Some people online empathized with him. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathized
Verb
  • Gilbertson says he’s comforted by the fact that the joint venture called the Alameda Belt Line will hire many of his employees.
    John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Her son and protesters from Indivisible Lake Norman, who were at the trial or outside the courthouse every day this week, comforted her.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There were personalities and moments that consoled a grieving country.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Her mother reassured her that wasn’t the case — and instead of being embittered by the encounter, the young Levine began attending a Catholic catechism class to learn more about her Christian neighbors and their beliefs.
    Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • History suggests that anxious allies who are not reassured by their more powerful patron will invest in their own defense.
    JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Empathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathized. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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