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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But people who love this town can’t help but sympathize with the narrator’s ex a little bit.—
SPIN Team,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s no outright preaching, no plea to condemn or sympathize either way.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dorothy Parker recognized and empathized with this fear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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After the New Jersey Devils lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 playoffs, the team went out for drinks to commiserate.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Devastated by the cancellations, many gathered in central Vienna to trade friendship bracelets and commiserate about the cancelations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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More important will be management’s near-term outlook and commentary on the call to assure investors demand for cybersecurity has taken a definitive leg higher now that AI is being ingrained into every aspect of the enterprise.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Children of immigrants born in Italy aren’t assured citizenship, and can apply only within a twelve-month window after turning eighteen.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Some might call this formula comforting.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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She was quickly comforted by Maria, and the umpire Aurélie Tourte instantly called for medical attention.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The contest was laboured for much of normal time and extra-time, lacking a defining moment or image, but Gabriel gave it to us with a twitchy attempt over the crossbar, a crushing error which led PSG captain Marquinhos (his Brazil team-mate) to console him immediately, above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The majority of the 18,064 who sell out the arena are there to cheer for their Valkyries, no matter how much star power the other side has.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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According to eyewitnesses, when passers-by realized security forces had apprehended the notorious crime figure, people cheered and applauded the police.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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