Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathized
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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
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Instead, Steele's music is driven by connection, when a listener feels understood, emotionally moved, or comforted by a song.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The district added that it was reassured by the safeguards presented but will continue evaluating its partnership with the company.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Weiss’ security team wasn’t reassured.—
Elliott Broidy,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky later said Von der Leyen assured him that Ukraine would receive the first tranche of a 90 billion euro loan by spring despite Hungary’s attempts to block it.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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And they can be assured that's what's going to happen.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Amodei is being cheered by a lot of people in Silicon Valley for sticking to his guns.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before the game, when the Lancers were warming up, the football players cheered every Parker miss.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Sympathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathized. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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