SYMPATHIZE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sympathize

verb

Definition of sympathize

as in to empathize

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Recent Examples of sympathize Coley is an easy character to sympathize with. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026 Another patient, Olivia Blackert, can sympathize with the daily injections, medications, and uncertainty that can come with IVF. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Only the most callous of viewers would fail to sympathize with goalkeeper Matt Turner after seeing an injury compounding the personal tragedy of his partner’s miscarriage. — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sympathize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sympathize

empathize

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By shining a light on one of her toughest periods (Diana and Charles separated in 1992), Stewart empathized with Diana deeply.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
Tammen worked decades in the mining industry and empathizes with people like King, but does not feel a mine is worth potentially jeopardizing the watershed.

— Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026