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as in mercifulness
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
always show your enemies mercy, because it makes you a better person
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
did a mercy for the stranded motorist and was richly rewarded
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of such mercy that she's been known to cry over dead rodents
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Recent Examples of mercy
But after signing his present and future lives away, this holy fool is at the mercy of his benefactors.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Greater reliance on the statewide sales tax would put more control of tax revenue in the hands of state lawmakers and the governor, leaving local governments at the mercy of faraway politicians and bureaucrats.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
In the process, water becomes a commodity subject to the mercies of the global marketplace, rather than a basic human right.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite a string of what most would see as good news for the cryptocurrency market – such as Trump's strategic reserve, more interest from large investing firms and signs of looser regulation – bitcoin remains at the mercy of uncertainty in the overall market, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Greater reliance on the statewide sales tax would put more control of tax revenue in the hands of state lawmakers and the governor, leaving local governments at the mercy of faraway politicians and bureaucrats.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
In the process, water becomes a commodity subject to the mercies of the global marketplace, rather than a basic human right.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite a string of what most would see as good news for the cryptocurrency market – such as Trump's strategic reserve, more interest from large investing firms and signs of looser regulation – bitcoin remains at the mercy of uncertainty in the overall market, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercy
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Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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The capital city of the world’s happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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Noah Davis’s premature death in 2015, at just 32, deprived the world of a singular talent whose work combined technical mastery with a profound empathy for everyday life.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her professionalism, grace and legal acumen set the standard.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three elegant fireplaces — including one in the primary bedroom — give the home warmth, grace and ambiance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 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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The program sought to establish a series of allowances — from leniency on masonry materials to flexibility with building height and parking limits — for developers willing to meet certain affordability criteria.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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While judges may show leniency toward defendants with serious health issues, the BOP rarely, if ever, admits to being incapable of providing care.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The service journalism teams at The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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Brian Eno released his surprise new album, Aurum, Thursday exclusively on Apple Music, with the LP making use of the service’s spatial-audio technology.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Here’s to Daisy Mae Pass King, raised on a Georgia farm by grandparents from the age of 6 after losing both parents, who found her way into the kitchen and our hearts.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Mercy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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