as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
Bro-ing down about the Mets is always just commiserating about the Mets, but luckily that has changed.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Brides are commiserating on social media, reassessing their wedding finances and trying to think outside the box.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 June 2025
As the potentials go off with Buffy for training, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) takes Dawn aside to commiserate over their lack of specialness: neither has powers, neither has incredible strength.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
When a video emerged of him sobbing in his locker room stall after coming agonizingly close to winning the title a year ago, his entire native nation commiserated with his pain.
—David Close, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Brides are commiserating on social media, reassessing their wedding finances and trying to think outside the box.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 29 June 2025
As the potentials go off with Buffy for training, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) takes Dawn aside to commiserate over their lack of specialness: neither has powers, neither has incredible strength.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
When a video emerged of him sobbing in his locker room stall after coming agonizingly close to winning the title a year ago, his entire native nation commiserated with his pain.
—David Close, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
Verb
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Others sympathized with the woman while still disagreeing with her decision.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Juries tend to sympathize with individuals who have a story to tell about how they were swindled by a big, highly profitable company.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Given China’s own history of suffering foreign invasions, which has left an indelible mark on its collective memory, many Chinese leaders and citizens empathize with Ukraine.—
Da Wei,
Foreign Affairs,
29 July 2025
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The brands that break through are the ones that empathize, mirror real needs and position themselves as essential—not optional.—
Noa Eshed,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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While a lot of residents in the post cheered Trader Joe’s, others wanted its rival, Aldi, to move in.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Scheffler made his way over with the Claret Jug in hand and picked up his son, with the crowd cheering once more.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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