Definition of sympathize (with)next

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pity
Verb
  • Those who drive past our protests and yell insults or flip us the bird are to be pitied.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Raphinha, revelling in his new role as a No 9, scored twice (pity those two Feyenoord players mocked up in a canoe), while Lamine Yamal turned the pitch into a playground for 90 minutes.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Sympathize (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathize%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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