Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
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Meanwhile, 61% of 18-29-year-olds empathized more with Palestinians, while a 47% plurality of those 65 and older empathized more with Israelis.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025 -
One commenter quickly empathized with the teen, pointing out how her father’s lack of clarity played a major role in her distress.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The young customer who described how one of their family’s creepy dolls comforted her in the hospital after surgery.—
Sonia Mankame,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Both broke down in tears after Ali’s rejection and were comforted by their families.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday evening, the local government of Rio Cauto municipality reassured residents that the dam was not going to collapse or suddenly overflow and that the flooding was mainly due to the rain from Melissa.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fish even appeared on a broadcast at the time and reassured viewers who were concerned about the impending weather.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There will be live entertainment and, we are assured, even dancing, if the spicy margaritas hit just right.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dearborn Police said in a social media post that the department was made aware that the FBI conducted operations in the city on Friday and assured residents that there is no threat to the community.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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During the walkabout, William stopped for selfies, consoled a woman who appeared to have injured her hand and chatted with locals, sometimes with the help of a translator.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks, who in one moment consoled Chastain and in the next celebrated with race winner and road-racing-wonder Shane van Gisbergen, weighed in on the last-lap debacle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Guests clapped and cheered as Wood greeted the couple and posed for photos.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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And while the company increased its capital expenditures outlook, investors and analysts cheered the Alphabet's AI path while its other businesses remain strong.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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