sympathized

past tense of sympathize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
Verb
  • Dorothy Parker recognized and empathized with this fear.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The family has been reassured by the fact that every new police chief and investigator on the case over the years has been committed to bringing Carla home, Dan said.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • However, Campbell felt reassured after a productive meeting with McCallum.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
  • But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
  • As Rosneqvist celebrated by sipping milk, then dumping it over his head, Malukas was consoled by his father in pit lane.
    Michael Marot, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • In the press box, members of the Ecuadorian media cheered.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • As Norton and Pitt cheered them on, the USMNT ultimately lost 3-2 to Turkey following a last-minute goal from Kaan Ayhan.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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