as in loving
to have sympathy for
I always pity the people who have to work in this freezing weather
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as in merciful
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitying
Adjective
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Not only did the team put an offensive moniker that shall remain nameless in this space in its past, but Snyder's sad and disturbing reign as owner finally came to a merciful end.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
21 July 2025 -
Savory pork and briny tapenade slam against your palate, while a merciful scattering of greens doused with lemon juice softens the blow.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The postwar order had once been more tolerant of ambiguity in international rules and institutions.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Accident tolerant fuels may offer important technological advances to increase the safety of U.S. nuclear power plants.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Following that and other bruising political fights, Council President Mitra Jalali — who was mostly seen as sympathetic to the mayor — resigned in March.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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Within France, a country that has long held a sympathetic position toward the Palestinian cause, recognizing Palestinian statehood won’t be a controversial move.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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When empathy flows mostly in one direction, the emotional health of the relationship often relies on the more understanding partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Phelan has worked on other sets with less understanding crews, where she was asked to repeat complicated dance steps over and over again.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then also just being patient with your mental health journey and battling acne and skincare too.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Cloud was patient yet fast, finishing with the best time in the first round (34.1), despite missing all three of her right-wing 3-point attempts.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s as measured by the more forgiving WLTP standards in Europe, but impressive nonetheless, and probably a longer distance than most people would want to drive in one trip anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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After an injury shifted his focus from punishing road running to softer, more forgiving trails, McEnaney has completed multiple 100-mile races, including the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail in New England, but only one in less than 24 hours.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The current definition of heavy drinking in the U.S. may actually be too lenient, Lee said, especially compared to evolving global standards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
27 July 2025
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Gonzalez was booked for this incident, but other referees have been more lenient.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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The act was sealed in a pronouncement by Princess Isabel, who became a President Lincoln-like figure in Brazil, known to many as the benevolent white liberator of the enslaved.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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“Pitying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitying. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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