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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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
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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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The workshops were group discussions where moms shared stories, commiserated and talked about different parenting strategies.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Colin Jost also stopped by to portray secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, who commiserated in drinking with Pirro by letting her spit booze into his mouth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Columbia also agreed to submit to a federal monitor that will assure compliance with admissions and hiring practices and provide certain information about foreign students to immigration authorities.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The skirt steak yakitori don was a comforting bowl of sushi rice, vegetables and steak.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cool tones like White Snow or Rare Gray give a chic and modern feel, while comforting classics like Mushroom and Passive are soft and gentle.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Jinny ran out of the house to safety, and Richard tried his best to console his brother, who held the gun to his own head, threatening suicide.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Here's what consoles College Football 26 will be on: PlayStation 5 Xbox X|S There will be no versions for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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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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Raye was present for the F1 season opener in Melbourne in March, cheering for Hamilton.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Teachers tried their best to reassure kids who had seen the rumor through text messages and were afraid to board the bus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The continued strength of these two measures over the last six months is reassuring.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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