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as in service
an act of kind assistance
what a kindness to allow us to use your car for the funeral
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
out of the kindness of your heart, would you at least consider adopting this stray cat?
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with touching kindness, the couple offered the stranded tourists a place to stay for the night
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Recent Examples of kindness
Engaging in even the smallest acts of kindness can enhance your own mental and physical well-being — lowering stress levels, increasing self-esteem, heightening happiness and satisfaction, lowering blood pressure, and even increasing longevity.
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Mary E. Anderson, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
What begins as a seeming act of kindness on Steven’s part soon turns into a truly demented version of Sophie’s Choice.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Mia takes full advantage of our kindness and usually doesn’t pick the kids up until 9 p.m. on her nights.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
His small act of kindness resonated deeply in a heartbroken community striving to rebuild and find its way forward.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Mary E. Anderson, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
What begins as a seeming act of kindness on Steven’s part soon turns into a truly demented version of Sophie’s Choice.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Mia takes full advantage of our kindness and usually doesn’t pick the kids up until 9 p.m. on her nights.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
His small act of kindness resonated deeply in a heartbroken community striving to rebuild and find its way forward.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindness
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In the years following, apps for platonic relationships entered the fray: Bumble unveiled its friend-finding service as a standalone app in 2023 and Timeleft, another app to meet friends, hosted its first dinner among strangers that same year.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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In the mountains, the system arriving Wednesday was expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow above 5,500 feet west of state Highway 395 and 1-4 inches of snow on the west side of Lake Tahoe, according to the weather service.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Shah’s prior political proclamations might not buy her any sympathy with Trump.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported last month that nearly half of the election boards of the five largest counties in each of the seven battleground states have members who have expressed sympathy for Trump’s claims that the election is highly susceptible to fraud.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amid Sparklehorse’s woozy surrealism, this is a suitably odd dose of tenderness.Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once done, immerse them in cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their tenderness.Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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That grace is a fitting conclusion to her season-long arc.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our campaign stood on principles — that were fueled by the values of common sense, compassion and consensus.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jewish obligation to give, tzedakah, was the source of her compassion.Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump has insisted his tariffs would create jobs at home and emancipate the U.S. from being at the mercy of foreign manufacturing.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Athletes could now profit from their own brands, and the women were no longer merely at the mercy of the N.C.A.A.’s neglect.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Scherzinger wrote alongside a prayer emoji and a heart emoji.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Kindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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