sympathizing

verb

present participle of sympathize
as in empathizing

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  1. empathizing
  2. comforting
  3. consoling
  4. cheering
  5. assuring
  6. reassuring
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  • Art history is full of artists like McNeely and Soutine, on society’s margins and empathizing with our species’ cold, systematic violence toward other animals.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of empathizing
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  • Save as a collection on MyRecipes Fall recipes feature hearty, comforting dishes with seasonal ingredients like squash, apples, and sweet potatoes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
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  • That gave way to sadness and the responsibility of consoling distraught students.
    — USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer has shots of medical staff treating screaming and severely injured patients, performing chest compressions and Robby consoling a grieving family member who received some tragic news.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Editor’s pick More picks Why Dodgers fans need to be cheering for the Brewers in this World Series, writes sports columnist Bill Shaikin.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On Saturday, four days after his surgery, the 71-year-old pope left the hospital and was greeted by a large crowd cheering for him.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheering
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  • Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of assuring
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  • Spotify has low debt, which is reassuring at a time of higher interest rates, and a robust war chest.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reassuring
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