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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Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 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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May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console us during this time of sorrow - Our Lady of Belen, Pray for Us.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Jeff noticed Joe’s worried demeanor and, in a Survivor first, gave him permission to leave his tribe’s mat in order to console Eva.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One thing making the rounds are people filming in their theaters, recording kids clapping and cheering and shouting out meme lines during the film, which even if theaters may annoy some these days, is far from the average experience.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this February, at CPAC’s annual gathering, Elon Musk walked onstage to a cheering throng of young admirers and was presented with a chainsaw by Argentine president Javier Milei for his efforts with DOGE.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Prior to learning about the loss of the COVID-era grants, Director Dr. Erica Pan wrote to reassure CDPH employees who were anxious about how the seismic shifts at the federal level were trickling down to the state’s health agency.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yoko Ono asserted that Lennon craved reassuring glances from those dear to him.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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