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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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Recent Examples of humane
In thinking about the policies and responses currently happening at U.S. borders right now, what would humane and dignified border policies ideally look like, from your point of view?
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Nor for a healthy Colorado that adheres to humane ethics.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
From Cognitive Debt To Mental Dividend Attitude steers intention, approach ties goals to code, ability equips people to question what the code does, and ambition keeps the whole endeavor pointed at humane progress.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The bill includes key protections for renters, including a statewide fair rent commission and humane measures such as providing mobile showers and laundry services for people without stable shelter.
—Jim Amann, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Nor for a healthy Colorado that adheres to humane ethics.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
From Cognitive Debt To Mental Dividend Attitude steers intention, approach ties goals to code, ability equips people to question what the code does, and ambition keeps the whole endeavor pointed at humane progress.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The bill includes key protections for renters, including a statewide fair rent commission and humane measures such as providing mobile showers and laundry services for people without stable shelter.
—Jim Amann, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humane
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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But even with these musicians and Boyd’s sympathetic production, the sessions were fraught.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The president has vacillated in recent months between deporting all individuals who are in the country illegally and being sympathetic to farmers and hospitality executives who rely on such migrant workers for labor.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 July 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Dortmund was scheduled for a lunchtime and an afternoon kickoff in Cincinnati during the group stage, where the recorded temperatures approached 100F, while temperatures for the Real Madrid clash in New Jersey were a little kinder but still hot at pitch level.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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But use kind humor, not nasty or deprecating humor.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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