sympathized

verb

past tense of sympathize
as in empathized

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  1. empathized
  2. comforted
  3. reassured
  4. assured
  5. consoled
  6. cheered
Verb
  • Dorothy Parker recognized and empathized with this fear.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Definition of empathized
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  • When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Celeste’s mother dropped her head and was comforted by a county employee.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of comforted
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  • But the adrenaline and the thought of being there, surrounded by the industry’s top professionals, reassured us and kept that weight from getting to us.
    — Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026
  • Romero is expected to leave Spurs during this window, and his performances in America will have reassured interested clubs.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of reassured
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  • Max Greenfield is sharing an update on the New Girl reunion, and fans can rest assured about the development.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 July 2026
  • Through a transparent and accountable supply chain, brands can strengthen consumer trust, assured that their cotton is sourced from a program committed to continuous environmental stewardship and verifiable accountability.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of assured
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  • As she was being consoled, everyone was wondering what was wrong.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of consoled
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  • Some farmers cheered the change, including the industry’s principle advocacy organization, but at least some growers oppose it.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cheered
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