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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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Recent Examples of humane
Local businesses can — and do — benefit from a wide variety of humane events including concerts, professional wrestling and motorsports, without turning a blind eye to animal suffering.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
But Peter Markowitz, a law professor and co-director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Cardozo School of Law, said the movement to abolish ICE around 2018 among mainstream politicians was always about having effective and humane immigration enforcement, not about having none.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Safety, wild animal management tips Here are a few things to keep in mind about safety and humane hazing when encountering wildlife, according to experts.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Whatever limited progress Haiti may have made in pockets of the country has not created a stable or humane environment for mass return.
—Vanessa Joseph, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
But Peter Markowitz, a law professor and co-director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Cardozo School of Law, said the movement to abolish ICE around 2018 among mainstream politicians was always about having effective and humane immigration enforcement, not about having none.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Safety, wild animal management tips Here are a few things to keep in mind about safety and humane hazing when encountering wildlife, according to experts.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Whatever limited progress Haiti may have made in pockets of the country has not created a stable or humane environment for mass return.
—Vanessa Joseph, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humane
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These metrics, Cherry notes, help illustrate how meaningful, clear, and compassionate communication can be for families during a difficult time.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Your compassionate touch keeps excitement alive without overextending anyone involved.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, Brooklyn’s bombshell post challenged this narrative, with many finding his argument sympathetic, and looking back at Netflix’s Beckham documentary (which depicted the family in a positive light) with fresh skepticism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Pro tip to Tina Peters and her legal representatives — lying to the public about easily verifiable claims makes your client less sympathetic to Coloradans wondering whether she should be released from jail early.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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In reality, Dixon suggests that this scenario would only happen if there’s not enough work to go around, rather than bosses suddenly becoming benevolent.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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With a bottomless well of ideas, relentless encouragement, and a grin that only seems to widen by the season, the Wichita, Kansas, native runs TV’s most prolific reality competition series as the most benevolent of dictators.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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The elder McDaniels responded by saying that was untrue, but added Diggs was kind for calling him that.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Those who live and work in the area said Boomer had lived the same building for decades and described her as a kind woman who kept to herself.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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