sympathizes

Definition of sympathizesnext
present tense third-person singular of sympathize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathizes
Verb
  • Jalen Thomas Brooks empathizes with book fans who want to see faithful onscreen adaptations.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
  • Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.
    Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs.
    Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • In the video, shared on Kennedy's personal X account Tuesday, the health secretary is seen wrangling the snakes with his bare hands, holding the creatures up to the camera as his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, cheers him on in the background.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Near the front of the hospital, a nurse comforts a man trapped beneath an SUV.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
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“Sympathizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathizes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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