Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
Verb
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Kerr empathized with the Timberwolves for having to play under such circumstances after the events of Saturday in their home city.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone is comforted, celebrated, and fed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Today show host recounted how her eldest child, daughter, Mila, comforted her during a candlelight vigil held in honor of co-host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the rebels closed in on Damascus on December 7, 2024, Assad reassured his aides and subordinates that victory was near, and then fled in the night on a Russian jet, telling almost no one.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai reassured investors that the costs are necessary.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And rest assured, this isn’t Oprah’s first love from Mali + Lili.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of Friday afternoon, the return of Peterson was presumed but not assured.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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His older brother, Thanasis, consoled him and grabbed his brother’s hand, but Giannis’ eyes remained locked to a spot on the floor.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the final whistle of regular time was blown, the Real Madrid star had to be consoled by teammates and staff while clearly upset.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fans waved Italian flags and cheered for the home team's win.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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