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comforted

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verb

past tense of comfort

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
  • Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.
    Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The process begins with a bit of grating, but rest assured that this is the most labor-intensive step of the 30-minute recipe.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Although her music is rooted in R&B, Jones is unafraid to lean into her pop influence.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In a sign of the times, perhaps, Dr. Casey was unafraid to fight against the system in order to help his patients.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
    Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Holocaust survivor Marian Turski warned us all to be vigilant against indifference for good reason: turning inward at times of strife prevents us from being brave and leads to the exploitation of the vulnerable.
    Robert Williams, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The doc observes students shaping and driving courageous forms of conversation among themselves and with their institutions.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
  • John Lewis John Lewis, born in 1940 in Troy, Alabama, was a son of sharecroppers who became one of the most courageous and enduring voices of the Civil Rights Movement.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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