as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of condole
Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family.
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Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
Verb
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In the comments section, fellow Redditor's sympathized with the groom's situation, and agreed that his wife should not have been asking their wedding guests to give money.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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That year, 51% of respondents sympathized more with Israelis, but only 16% sympathized more with Palestinians.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But here was a room full of people who could truly empathize with me, choosing to meld their voices with mine.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Teach your stars not just how to lead, but how to listen, de-escalate, and empathize.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After enduring the prolonged process of divorcing his ex-wife, Driver's Charlie Barber commiserates with friends at a bar.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Few in the sport can comprehend or commiserate with his circumstances, but all inside his clubhouse appreciate it.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Canepa assured the public the board, despite working closely with Callagy, would treat the claim objectively.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Android-maker has already expanded Play Protect to assure apps from any source, and says this will now be strengthened.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So when Bass and other politicians crow about speedily taking care of one part of reconstituting fire areas, survivors of these and future fires easily see how empty even comforting words can be.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After the match, Jimmy continued to console his brother backstage.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Follow along for live coverage A woman consoles a grieving relative beside the body of a victim killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Tuesday.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This was literally backstage while the fans were cheering for an encore.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the couple hasn't shied away from posting each other on their social media accounts or speaking about their relationship in public or cheering each other on in their different endeavors.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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William Shatner had some less than reassuring words of advice for Gayle King ahead of her journey into space.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The meeting, in which Xi reassured global investors about the country’s economic prospects to arrest a slide in foreign investment, comes just days before US President Donald Trump is due to announce a mega batch of tariffs targeting America’s many trading partners.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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