sympathized

Definition of sympathizednext
past tense of sympathize

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
  • There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Kami spent much of her childhood in the hospital and felt comforted wearing pajamas instead of hospital gowns, and now her legacy continues through this program.
    Janay Reece, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.
    Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Holden also reassured parents who had concerns about communication.
    Sooji Nam, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Watkins said the public was assured change would happen.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Many had been assured that they would be evacuated.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 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
  • Drivers heading back to their villages along coastal highways cheered each other, flashed victory signs and exchanged blessings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Years later, Angels fans cheered in shock when the 6-foot-3 Anderson made a diving catch against the Minnesota Twins.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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