COMMISERATING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

commiserating

verb

present participle of commiserate

as in sympathizing

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Instead of consoling Messi, his Argentine teammates were embroiled in a brawl.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Embolo left the pitch appearing to cry, as teammates and coaches tried consoling him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Definition of consoling

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Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Stefanski did as an 8-year-old in Philadelphia, playing for the Conestoga Generals and cheering for Buddy Ryan’s Eagles.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of cheering

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And while a prospective cohort of 168 first-trimester exposures found no increased risk of major birth defects or pregnancy loss, the sample is too small to be reassuring.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
That perspective may be reassuring for parents who feel conflicted about screen time.

— Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassuring

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Clark, 46, wished others who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday well, empathizing with those who lost their jobs.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026

Definition of empathizing

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Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of assuring

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