as in to empathize
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Recent Examples of sympathize
Jones deduces the problem right away, and orders the studio cleared, save for Stevie Wonder and Richie, who also sympathizes.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Answer: The 1798 law was intended to be used against immigrants who might sympathize with the French in the event of a conflict.
—Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
Worried that immigrants could sympathize with the French, the Alien Enemies Act was created to give the president wide powers to imprison and deport non-citizens in time of war.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
However, there were no cameras nor reporters at 1999 Broadway to hear our stories nor sympathize with us.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The Civil War The War of 1812 World War I World War II
Answer: The 1798 law was intended to be used against immigrants who might sympathize with the French in the event of a conflict.
—Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
Worried that immigrants could sympathize with the French, the Alien Enemies Act was created to give the president wide powers to imprison and deport non-citizens in time of war.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
However, there were no cameras nor reporters at 1999 Broadway to hear our stories nor sympathize with us.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize
Verb
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Then, empathize by seeking to understand others’ perspectives and challenges, even if their experiences differ from yours.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Braves manager Brian Snitker empathized with him and wished the rookie a speedy recovery.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Having someone to learn alongside, laugh with, and sometimes commiserate together made all the difference.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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Brewer commiserated with another former ESPN anchor, Sage Steele, on X about certain incidents that occurred at their old workplace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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