as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of condole
Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family.
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Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
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Vance added that the president continues to sympathize with the Iranian people, but nuclear weapons remain a paramount interest.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Immigrants who are living and working legally in Florida might not sympathize with foreign nationals who don’t follow the rules.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many people lack the skills needed to manage their emotions, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kerr empathized with the Timberwolves for having to play under such circumstances after the events of Saturday in their home city.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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In her comments, many commiserated with OP about how difficult coming up with Elf on the Shelf schemes can be.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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With Welch and Sullivan, there’s catharsis in commiserating.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn clapped back on both, assuring the doctor that her ACL was, in fact, fully torn and the mental performance coach that her life was quite full, thank you very much.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is comforted, celebrated, and fed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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This warm, consoling meal comes together in no time.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Everybody is rooting for you guys and everybody's cheering for you.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Oklahoma City, after several protests and a packed city council meeting, a company that had planned to sell its warehouse to ICE backed out of the deal – a move cheered by Republican Mayor David Holt.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both Washington and Beijing will need to reassure bruised Europeans.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Still, Miss Manners cannot reassure you that such technical adherence to the law will shield you from the righteous fury of the unfed.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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