as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
listening to your flippant comments about the homeless, I wonder if you have any ruth
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Noun
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There should be empathy for his injury, but no sympathy for his lack of production.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Remittances and family communication mostly reinforce existing, mutual partisan sympathies rather than swing votes.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nanos asked members of the media to exhibit professionalism and compassion.—
Richard Ruelas,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Therefore, Tagovailoa’s not deserving of hatred, or pity for what’s to come, which supposedly hasn’t been decided according to a chat the new regime had with season-ticket holders Thursday night.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The ardor of contention, the pride of victory, the despair of success, the memory of past injuries and the fear of future dangers all contribute to inflame the mind and to silence the voice of pity.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Four of the wins came via the eight-run mercy rule.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The game ended after seven innings on the 10-run mercy rule.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ruth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruth. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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