SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

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as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize There’s no outright preaching, no plea to condemn or sympathize either way. —

David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026 But nowadays, unconditional US aid to Israel is deeply unpopular with Democratic voters, who are more likely than ever to sympathize with Palestinians over the Jewish state. —

David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Democratic sympathy for Israelis has fallen to 17%, the lowest level ever recorded, while 65% now sympathize with Palestinians. —

Jacki Karsh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026 Jeff Dean, Google's chief scientist, received the memo and appeared to sympathize with at least some of the concerns. —

Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

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empathize

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Designing an experience that would allow audiences to genuinely empathize with the characters after watching the film was absolutely essential to the project.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026
Knowing how patients start using substances to numb the pain of experiences like these helped participants empathize with patients who use substances.

— Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026