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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
Afterward, the penitent offers a prayer of contrition, asking for God’s mercy.
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Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
But Cantlay's loss got no mercy on social media.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Hiring managers are at the mercy of catfishing, where final candidates accept a job offer only to never show up.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Josh and Pete also keep in contact with Tokyo-Kitasuna, a Japanese team that won the tournament via a 10-run mercy rule in 2017.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
But Cantlay's loss got no mercy on social media.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Hiring managers are at the mercy of catfishing, where final candidates accept a job offer only to never show up.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Josh and Pete also keep in contact with Tokyo-Kitasuna, a Japanese team that won the tournament via a 10-run mercy rule in 2017.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercy
Noun
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Her kindness extended to her coworkers at Walmart.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pair are remembered by the company for their kindness, generosity and support for local organizations such as the Ehloe Hospital, the Chico Police Business Support Team and Chico’s Elk Lodge.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Newsrooms — like many other companies, amid a tight labor market and booming economy — responded with intense sympathy for junior employees who felt mistreated by managers and bullied by untouchable stars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And then Zhao gives you a moment of communal outpouring, as the play’s audience responds to a violent climax with sympathy and love.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the years since its founding, the brand has shifted to a mental health and wellness destination, with apparel and initiatives geared toward positive messaging and empathy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Touch used as a form of emotional communication helps regulate stress by conveying empathy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The event itself is as chaotic as ever, with business strategist Ken (Tim Key) working overtime to get back into his boss, Marv Putnam's (Allan Havey) good graces, and Esmeralda going to great lengths to steal back the spotlight.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall in Texas is fun, but the show tackles real issues thoughtfully and with grace.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dykes said his team was on board from the get-go, and that his players were happy to join other schools’ players in a show of compassion.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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From claims adjudication to care coordination, every process requires balancing cost, quality, compliance, and compassion.—
Rajeev Ronanki,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hawthorne’s family speaks Hawthorne’s mother, Vonda Hawthorne, and a family friend also spoke on his behalf, asking the judge to consider some leniency in his sentencing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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His defense attorney at the time, Brooke Wells, argued for leniency, saying that Menzies had a long history of being abused and neglected as a child and had been diagnosed with mental disorders, the Tribune reported.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But unlike a first class cabin on a plane, these buses don't include any dedicated on-board service.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The center opened eight weeks ago and aims to close the gap in support for adult day center services in Tennessee.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mercy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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