Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserating
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Prior to the trophy ceremony following the match, de Minaur was seen sitting next to Fokina consoling him after yet another brutal loss.
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They could be seen hugging and consoling each other.
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Within seconds, Sinner was at his side, comforting his friend and Monte Carlo neighbor.
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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The yellow wasn’t just worn by fans cheering Colombia, as Ghana supporters also have that color.
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Most of all of them want to feel welcome and comfortable at Nats Park, and feel comfortable cheering for the team and its rising young star pitcher.
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As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.
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The worry that sunscreen leaves people short on vitamin D has been studied for years, and for everyday use, the findings are reassuring.
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Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.
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Teammate Malinin, who also had a number of uncharacteristic mistakes in his free program and fell from first to eighth in the men’s event, watched in surprise in the arena, empathizing with the disbelief and pain on Glenn’s face.
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No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
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There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
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“Commiserating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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