as in to empathize
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Bohdan grinned or hugged or sympathized with his castmates as needed.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
While most Americans sympathize with Israel, a segment of the Democratic Party is harshly critical of the U.S. ally and, in some cases, openly pro-Hamas.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Oct. 2024
In the comments section of the post, many people sympathized with the bride's situation, understanding why her feelings have been hurt by her sister and brother's behavior.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Polling in the last year has consistently found Gen Zers and young millennials tend to sympathize with Palestinians and want the U.S. to stop supporting Israel's war effort at higher rates than older Americans.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
While most Americans sympathize with Israel, a segment of the Democratic Party is harshly critical of the U.S. ally and, in some cases, openly pro-Hamas.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Oct. 2024
In the comments section of the post, many people sympathized with the bride's situation, understanding why her feelings have been hurt by her sister and brother's behavior.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: Polling in the last year has consistently found Gen Zers and young millennials tend to sympathize with Palestinians and want the U.S. to stop supporting Israel's war effort at higher rates than older Americans.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sympathize
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“Sympathize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sympathize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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