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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  • He was comforted by Denzel Dumfries, a former team-mate at PSV Eindhoven and hugged by Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Definition of comforted
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  • That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Duell said people should be reassured about safety.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of reassured
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  • The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of assured
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  • 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
  • The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Definition of consoled
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  • Rather than merely sign the bill and move on, Newsom on Wednesday cheered it.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Then Trout had an exceptionally rare experience, a visiting player cheered at the home of the boo.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of cheered
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