as in sympathy
the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions
He felt great empathy toward the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathy
But instead of chastisement, caregivers should get their child to stop scratching with gentle encouragement, kindness, and empathy.
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Andy Collinson, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Wyle and a talented ensemble capture the pressure of being in the ER of a major city hospital in episodes that hum with danger and empathy, capturing people on the edge of life and death.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
This meaningful work calls for strength and empathy, blending fierce dedication with adaptability.
—Judy E Davidson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Among the talking heads here is former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who outlines Carstens’ singular approach, which is a mix of empathy toward the families affected but also keen negotiation abilities in and of themselves.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
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Andy Collinson, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Wyle and a talented ensemble capture the pressure of being in the ER of a major city hospital in episodes that hum with danger and empathy, capturing people on the edge of life and death.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
This meaningful work calls for strength and empathy, blending fierce dedication with adaptability.
—Judy E Davidson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Among the talking heads here is former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who outlines Carstens’ singular approach, which is a mix of empathy toward the families affected but also keen negotiation abilities in and of themselves.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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As for the tens of thousands of government employees fired or in limbo, Krygier doesn’t have much sympathy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the anti-liberal counterrevolutionaries of today have no sympathy for this legacy.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Which is a pity, because the pedigree looks great on paper.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what autism isn’t, Gross says – something to be scared of or pity.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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Founded on principles of compassion, their treatments blend clinical psychology and Eastern philosophy together, which many have found to be a beneficial approach.—
Kara Markley Sterling,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The woman shows compassion through her commitment to the dog, but her husband interprets this as emotional neglect towards their relationship.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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