as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, millions of Americans have commiserated with the plight of Ukrainian refugees who are being forced to flee their country.
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Ana Raquel Minian, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2022
Ron commiserated over my lack of progress within the Voice ecosystem.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
Mitski In her cover story, Roan shares that Mitski wrote her a long email commiserating about experiences with the complexities of fame.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Though Lawrence was apparently the only one whose jealousy made an impression on Timberlake, Strong and Friedle commiserated the memory of sharing Fishel’s attention with the massively popular boy band.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ana Raquel Minian, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2022
Ron commiserated over my lack of progress within the Voice ecosystem.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024
Mitski In her cover story, Roan shares that Mitski wrote her a long email commiserating about experiences with the complexities of fame.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Though Lawrence was apparently the only one whose jealousy made an impression on Timberlake, Strong and Friedle commiserated the memory of sharing Fishel’s attention with the massively popular boy band.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
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That’s not to say that Pact CEO John McVay doesn’t sympathize with anxiety over the foreign format trend.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bohdan grinned or hugged or sympathized with his castmates as needed.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Hargitay shared that she's leaned even more into her unique ability to empathize with others since turning 60 in January.Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Your ability to listen and empathize will not only strengthen your bonds but also create a magical atmosphere of trust and understanding in your circle.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Even after a tribute video, highlighting many of his on- and off-court contributions to the team and community, was played on the giant halo video board, some fans cheered; most booed.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The stock is up just 1% year to date but has soared 31% over the past three months, as investors cheer the appointment of Brian Niccol as CEO.Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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