- present participle of commiserate.
commiserating
Example Sentences
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Most people react in similarly positive ways, expressing empathy or, my personal favorite, commiserating with me over their own nebulous medical conditions.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
“Oh, Hi!” writer-director Sophie Brooks and Gordon are longtime friends who found themselves both back in their parents’ houses during the early stages of the pandemic and commiserating on relationship troubles and uncommunicative exes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
But social media platforms are awash with women commiserating over their painful IUD insertions and sometimes removals.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
After the match we walked through the streets of Barcelona back to our hotel with Sir Bobby congratulating every Italian who recognised him and commiserating with Brazilians in their hour of despair.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023
“He was a world of trouble to you, ma’am,” said Mrs. Hubble, commiserating my sister.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
