Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathizing
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Whatever your preconceived notions about Feldman are, Hume’s film will expand and challenge them; the movie’s greatness lies in its ability to capture all of Feldman’s contradictions and self-destructiveness, empathizing with him without soft-pedaling his sins.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Desai does have a Tolstoyan talent for both empathizing with and skewering the upper classes from within.—
Sanjena Sathian,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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Susan Selasky turns cauliflower into something rich and comforting in this easy recipe.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The investigation can’t help but feel dehumanizing, despite Amanda comforting her while doctors examine her in carefully clinical ways.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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This warm, consoling meal comes together in no time.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crowd, still cheering, sounded slightly hollow.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Educators would have their licenses immediately revoked for cheering political violence under a bill spurred by public educators’ social media posts celebrating Kirk’s assassination in September.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Upon full passage, the law could trigger immediate mass liberations, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez assuring families that releases would occur swiftly post-approval.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bondi answered by assuring McBath that both cases are under investigation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bowman made Bowden wait most of the day before reassuring he was always bound for USC.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Conference chair Wolfgang Ischinger said afterward that the remarks were widely seen as reassuring.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Sympathizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathizing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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