Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
Verb
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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 -
Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Despite years of rebuilding ahead, Escalante is comforted by having her family back in Pacific Palisades.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
28 Dec. 2025
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Angela Peterson photographed Sheena Scarbrough being comforted after her daughter’s killer was found guilty.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that China's commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Jan. 2026
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that Beijing’s commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
Hallie Gu,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Only one, Jessie Diggins, has clinched a spot so far, with another, Julia Kern, all but assured a spot based on the World Cup standings.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the ball sailed wide right to secure the Pittsburgh Steelers’ pulsating and division-clinching 26-24 win, Loop bowed his head and stuffed his hands inside his face mask before being consoled by holder Jordan Stout.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sanchez’s grieving family members consoled each other behind crime scene tape in front of the Goodwill store.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
14 Dec. 2025
Verb
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After her jumps were completed cleanly, including her high-scoring triple Axel, the audience cheered and danced along with her choreographic sequence, on their feet before her final pose.—
Lillian Karabaic,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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And to those who have watched, cheered, and supported me through this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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