empathetic
adjective
em·pa·thet·ic
ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: involving, characterized by, or based on empathy
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an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Whitlock suggests that safe, empathetic spaces—whether with friends, colleagues, or community groups—can be a source of resilience during election season.
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Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
One day after Sam’s death aired, Grahn posted an empathetic message on X to GH fans everywhere who were disappointed by Monaco’s departure.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 31 Oct. 2024
Some of the rules establish that these groups are for empathetic interactions and sharing helpful information, but not for personalized medical care.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Metz received a Primetime Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations for her performance, regarded as groundbreaking for its humane, empathetic treatment of the experience of a plus-size woman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
One day after Sam’s death aired, Grahn posted an empathetic message on X to GH fans everywhere who were disappointed by Monaco’s departure.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 31 Oct. 2024
Some of the rules establish that these groups are for empathetic interactions and sharing helpful information, but not for personalized medical care.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Metz received a Primetime Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe nominations for her performance, regarded as groundbreaking for its humane, empathetic treatment of the experience of a plus-size woman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathetic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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