condole

verb

Definition of condolenext
as in to sympathize

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Recent Examples of condole Despite nationwide protests, the prime minister has not yet condemned Lankesh’s murder or condoled with her family. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condole
  1. sympathize
  2. empathize
  3. commiserate
  4. assure
  5. comfort
  6. console
  7. cheer
  8. reassure
Verb
  • But while Alice might sympathize with Catherine, Nora doesn’t.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe told NBC News that during jury selection, prosecutors will likely want to scrutinize potential jurors’ experiences in the healthcare system to weed out those who might sympathize with Mangione.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathize
Verb
  • 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
Definition of empathize
Verb
  • Relax and unwind after a hard day’s work in one of these outdoor lounge rocking chairs, or commiserate with friends over a bottle of wine outside with this cute bistro set.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Warner and the other actresses decided to get drinks and commiserate over the experience.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of commiserate
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  • The brand was quick to assure fans its other South Florida restaurants remained open in Miami Beach, Doral, Hollywood, Hallandale and Weston, and that plans to open a new location in Fort Lauderdale are still underway.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • This has been a difficult time for Blüh, but she's been comforted by the tremendous support she's received from people all over the world.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort
Verb
  • When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 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
Definition of console
Verb
  • Once, Myers celebrated a Knicks win from one side of the prison wall while Hood cheered from the other.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Just not as much as the callous bosses who created this indefensible, toxic situation and the fanatics who once cheered it.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • History suggests that anxious allies who are not reassured by their more powerful patron will invest in their own defense.
    — JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Comments from the new Fed chair appeared to reassure Wall Street that fighting inflation remains the priority for the central bank.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassure

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“Condole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condole. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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