sympathizing

verb

present participle of sympathize
as in empathizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathizing
  1. empathizing
  2. comforting
  3. consoling
  4. cheering
  5. assuring
  6. reassuring
Verb
  • Clark, 46, wished others who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday well, empathizing with those who lost their jobs.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Definition of empathizing
Verb
  • The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Keeley’s problems draw in Rebecca, who spends time comforting her — which leads to Rebecca missing yet another date.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
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  • Instead of consoling Messi, his Argentine teammates were embroiled in a brawl.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Embolo left the pitch appearing to cry, as teammates and coaches tried consoling him.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Definition of consoling
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  • And cheering parents showed up in Trojan shirts and gear freshly purchased on campus.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The legendary Carnegie Deli, one of the city’s most iconic delicatessen restaurants, is apparently returning to Midtown after a 10-year absence, with pastrami and corned beef fans cheering in anticipation.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheering
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  • Yet questions about his prolonged stay overseas have left officials publicly assuring Cameroonians that their president is still alive.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Suddenly, the person who had received the stage 4 diagnosis was also reassuring the person who loved her.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Parents can support their teens by having open conversations about their feelings and reassuring them during this big life change.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassuring
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