as in to empathize
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Recent Examples of sympathize
Garber did sympathize with the recent gauntlet that Miami has run, playing four Club World Cup games and five MLS matches in the span of 35 days.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Others sympathized with the woman while still disagreeing with her decision.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 29 July 2025
Juries tend to sympathize with individuals who have a story to tell about how they were swindled by a big, highly profitable company.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Theirs are worlds in which society is able to sympathize with, and even socially accept, a true artificial intelligence.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Others sympathized with the woman while still disagreeing with her decision.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 29 July 2025
Juries tend to sympathize with individuals who have a story to tell about how they were swindled by a big, highly profitable company.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Theirs are worlds in which society is able to sympathize with, and even socially accept, a true artificial intelligence.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize
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In the series of experiments, participants were given opportunities to empathize with others in need.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to weigh in, empathizing with Lexy's struggle and praising Leo's cuteness.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The two spoke and joked about their high school experiences, Woodward said, and commiserated with each other about their challenges at college.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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The workshops were group discussions where moms shared stories, commiserated and talked about different parenting strategies.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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