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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Over the years, comforted by the promise of a second chance, Alfie’s ability leads him to take more risks, especially with his love life.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under the trees was dense foliage that occasionally parted to reveal a bird, langur, or cheetal, which reassured him in the stillness of the empty road.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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Larkin reassured Axelrod that PTC could keep subway conditions clean and under control.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 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 royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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But with her coalition prospects in doubt, and the party weakened by scandal and voter frustration, her route to Japan’s top job is far from assured.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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While this lucky gambler hit the jackpot, Hard Rock Seminole assured visitors that there are still opportunities to test their own luck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The crowd cheered as the trap was sprung.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot said during the company's launch webcast today, as employees at the site cheered the test flight's successful conclusion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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