Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
Verb
-
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
-
Economists were comforted by the fact that the energy spike didn’t roll over more into other categories.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
-
The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Holden also reassured parents who had concerns about communication.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
According to the complaint, the company initially reassured customers that firewall protections were not affected, delaying Marquis' ability to take protective action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Cora assured Story that Kiner-Falefa was playing third.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
-
The county has not yet been allocated a cent for the project, but Abruzzo said he’s been assured by lawmakers that the full amount is coming later this year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The Dolby audience repeatedly cheered as Jackson, Smith and Ladd shared backstage stories about the series, one of numerous TV hits developed and produced by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Mulligan proudly cheered her husband on the whole night, hugging him in the audience to celebrate the win.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
