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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Sioux writes that none of the other girls or moms comforted her, and instead, some of the mothers said Sioux and Frazier brought this on themselves by not having Miller manage her.—
Tanisha Bhat,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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That feeling of being safely enveloped, comforted, and held stayed with him.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the majority of commenters reassured him that his request is reasonable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 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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There are a few four- and even three-win squads that still have a path to a bowl based on their upcoming schedules, while a few five-win teams are far from assured a postseason trip.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The compromise to end the shutdown commits to a Senate vote in December to extend the tax credits, but approval is not assured.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 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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The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the clip, which appeared to be filmed by someone in the stands at the horse show, Grace rode her horse across a field before jumping over a fence as the crowd clapped and cheered.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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