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as in mercifulness
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
always show your enemies mercy, because it makes you a better person
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
did a mercy for the stranded motorist and was richly rewarded
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of such mercy that she's been known to cry over dead rodents
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Recent Examples of mercy
Seeing Negan weep over Ginny, who’d died and turned in his absence, Maggie showed him mercy.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 22 June 2025
For centuries, Catholics have approached the Sacrament of Confession seeking mercy and reconciliation with God.
—Hiram Sasser, National Review, 15 June 2025
His ailing wife was allowed to send a special video pleading for mercy, and his daughter, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, also weighed in with poignant memories of her father’s guidance.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Grapes are the primary ingredient in winemaking and the choice of yeast can be equally important, but until somewhat recently in wine’s 8,000-year history winemakers were completely at the mercy of the elements including the type of yeast that was already on their grapes and in their winery.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 22 June 2025
For centuries, Catholics have approached the Sacrament of Confession seeking mercy and reconciliation with God.
—Hiram Sasser, National Review, 15 June 2025
His ailing wife was allowed to send a special video pleading for mercy, and his daughter, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, also weighed in with poignant memories of her father’s guidance.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Grapes are the primary ingredient in winemaking and the choice of yeast can be equally important, but until somewhat recently in wine’s 8,000-year history winemakers were completely at the mercy of the elements including the type of yeast that was already on their grapes and in their winery.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercy
Noun
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Noun
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The union got their side of the story out on Instagram and other social media platforms, and citizens took up or expressed sympathy with their cause.—
Francis Ryan,
The Conversation,
8 July 2025
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But what makes the movie, and Supes himself, endearing is how the dude tackles any and all problems with empathy and sincerity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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This simple shift calms your brain’s stress response, makes your complaint more likely to be received with empathy and often leads to resolution. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Jordan Johnson of Little Rock, president of JPJ Consulting, said a photo of Anderson’s Labrador retriever graces the boxes of Fiocchi shotgun duck hunting shells.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The angels who remained received God’s illuminating grace and, as a result, their will and His are one.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Thank you for taking action and getting the awesome ranger on the scene with her compassion!—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Explain with candor and compassion Sometimes, a change simply can’t satisfy pre-existing needs.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Brooklyn Federal Court Judge William Kuntz handed down a 12-year and three month sentence to gun dealer Raymond Minaya Tuesday, rejecting the 29-year-old defendant’s plea for leniency, but stopping short of the more than 15 years prosecutors had sought.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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While some investors are willing to lend him some leniency on timing and the exact details, many want concrete signs of progress.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Although Pazzi is gone, the need for automation in food service continues to grow.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The weather service warns that in hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low-water crossings that are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 July 2025
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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All three forms—fiction, poetry, and essay—feel present in this sweeping reflection from a troubled heart.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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“Mercy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercy. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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