as in merciful
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as in loving
to have sympathy for
I always pity the people who have to work in this freezing weather
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitying
Adjective
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The New York Giants’ season will come to a merciful end Sunday with a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025 -
The former cannot escape his past, carrying the burden of memory; the latter, touched by the merciful hand of fate, has freed himself from that weight.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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My tolerant husband’s section is presumably well organized, but having no idea is the beauty of keeping bathrooms and bookshelves separate.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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But making Hudson’s Bick both tough and tolerant was a bold stroke of the state’s ego.—
Chris Vognar,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The hierarchy is sympathetic to the difficulties faced by former St. Pauli head coach Hurzeler in a new country and at a new level — St. Pauli won 2.Bundesliga under his command last season — with numerous changes to the squad and the non-playing staff all exacerbated by a mountain of injuries.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Older South Koreans, however, are more sympathetic to Yoon.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Without truly understanding who resides in these communities, educators and policymakers cannot adequately address students’ needs.—
Darren Dubose,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2025
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Thank you to Drew Cordeiro, TJ Crawford & Love Doug for being so understanding and prioritizing my health & wellness.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For the time being, Bay is promising to be patient and supportive.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The team will aim to answer as many questions as possible during the 1-hour live chat, so please be patient for your turn.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The middle portion of the Western Conference standings is a forgiving place.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Appearing in pre-recorded hologram, the parents shared their deep worry, and promised open forgiving arms, if the kids can return home.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these companies could benefit if the incoming Trump administration is lenient with regulation and antitrust enforcement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Companies like Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Google stand to gain if the Trump administration is lenient with regulation and antitrust enforcement.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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In it, humanity’s future has been largely tamed by a brilliant mathematician who uses statistical laws to control human behavior and protect against catastrophic events, ensuring what is supposed to be benevolent and stable rule for centuries.—
Margaret MacMillan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Pitying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitying. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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