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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Such carnage was understandably unpleasant for some viewers — even ones who sympathize with the series’ eat-the-rich attitude — and Season 2 continues to choose violence.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Irishman actor has hosted the show two times since in 2004 and 2010, respectively. Norton, who helms his own eponymous BBC One chat show, could sympathize with Meyers’ elevator plight.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Report Oilers forward Corey Perry, who's been someone that plays with an edge his entire 20-season career, can also empathize for McDavid's position.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Hearing the other move around, flick the light switch on and off, pound the floor, the insomniac empathizes while recognizing that to commiserate would be to bar the door to oblivion for both.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the month, commiserating had turned into organizing.—
Charles Homans,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Josiah Carter Stew, Below Deck Season 6 Our first-ever stew with a Y chromosome became Kate Chastain’s gay bestie, and the two were a great duo, always cracking jokes and commiserating about their terrible co-worker Caroline Bedol.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Sheriff’s Office assured family and friends of people incarcerated at the three jails that none of them were currently threatened by the fire.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, rest assured NBA fans, O’Neal and Smith are coming back.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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The facility shared a photo of the scene on X, along with the fish, who appeared to be comforted by the fake visitors’ presence.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Emma said that her other two cats, who usually love cuddles, didn't get a chance to comfort her as Pastis had the situation under control.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Antioch High students and grief counselors attended the event, some of whom consoled each other after the vigil ended.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Deputies also said she was not seen attempting to console or comfort the children.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
1 Dec. 2024
Verb
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By then, the audience might want to stand and cheer.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mainland’s blue-chip CSI 300 index cheered Trump’s latest remarks, rising nearly 1%.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This personal narrative not only builds trust but also reassures the team that the change is both necessary and achievable.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Imagine a more flexible Mr. Rogers, wearing spandex instead of sweaters, speaking directly to the camera in calm, reassuring tones and checking in on viewers’ mental state like a caring Sunday school teacher.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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