as in to sympathize
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Recent Examples of commiserate
On the heels of Karen’s sentencing, the women gather at Gizelle’s house to commiserate, and spend the whole scene dancing between concern, empathy, and absurdity.
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
In this film adaptation of a 19th-century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, downtrodden patrons commiserating at a lowly pub connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Many users commiserated over the delay, many joking about the United States Postal Service and the mysteries of lost mail.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Peers were overwhelmingly sympathetic, offering emotional support and advice, or commiserating about their own abuse or neglect.
—Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commiserate
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Most people understand and sympathize with someone who has cancer or a stroke.—
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So for those wanting to sympathize with the collapse of the rival kingdom, save your Kleenex for more worthy causes.—
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Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena.—
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Listen fully, ask questions, and try to empathize with the client’s issues.—
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Even if the Bears make it that far, the NFL season will not overlap with her competition, and so Kevin Warren on Tuesday was planning to be in Milan to cheer her on.—
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Educators stood on the street corner —holding signs, blowing whistles and cheering as passing cars honked in approval.—
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“Commiserate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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