as in to empathize
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Recent Examples of sympathize
Most people just sympathize and wish me a speedy recovery, which is fine.
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Viewers on Reddit have largely sympathized with the man for the emotional turmoil he was subjected to, with many praising his decision to end the relationship.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many readers sympathized with the woman's situation and some offered possible solutions.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Across more than two hours of arguments, a majority of the justices sympathized with the Montgomery County, Md., parents’ claims that the lack of an opt-out option substantially burdens their First Amendment rights to freely exercise their religion.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
Viewers on Reddit have largely sympathized with the man for the emotional turmoil he was subjected to, with many praising his decision to end the relationship.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
In the comments, many readers sympathized with the woman's situation and some offered possible solutions.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Across more than two hours of arguments, a majority of the justices sympathized with the Montgomery County, Md., parents’ claims that the lack of an opt-out option substantially burdens their First Amendment rights to freely exercise their religion.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize
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By portraying characters who openly grapple with their mental health challenges, the film invites audiences to empathize and reflect.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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However, the new directors immediately empathized with the film's central character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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Having someone to learn alongside, laugh with, and sometimes commiserate together made all the difference.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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Brewer commiserated with another former ESPN anchor, Sage Steele, on X about certain incidents that occurred at their old workplace.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathize. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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