as in sympathized
to have the same feelings as another person; to feel empathy for someone
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Recent Examples of empathized 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 Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena. —Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026 Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, 61% of 18-29-year-olds empathized more with Palestinians, while a 47% plurality of those 65 and older empathized more with Israelis. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Some people online empathized with him. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Darya, a former student who sat with her legs tucked underneath her on the rug beside the coffee table, empathized instead with Zeena. —Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026 Barrymore, speaking during a segment of Maniscalco's hour-long stand-up set, empathized with the reality of not knowing what to tell someone to bring. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, 61% of 18-29-year-olds empathized more with Palestinians, while a 47% plurality of those 65 and older empathized more with Israelis. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Some people online empathized with him. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathized
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Boys and girls are both primed to pay attention to human faces and voices, which, after all, belong to those who will keep them fed, safe and comforted.— Lise Eliot, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 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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His older brother, Thanasis, consoled him and grabbed his brother’s hand, but Giannis’ eyes remained locked to a spot on the floor.— Eric Nehm, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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Police also reassured the public there is no ongoing threat related to the suspect.— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Despite fans’ worries, the new series sounds incredibly promising, and Netflix reassured viewers that fans old and new will enjoy the series, which will be executive-produced produced by Rebecca Sonnenshine.— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Empathized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/empathized. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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