commiserate

Example Sentences

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Brandt, a former elected member of East Hampshire District Council, claimed he wanted to commiserate with her over her failed leadership bid.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

While a dejected England leave for home well beaten and under mounting pressure, Smith told TNT Sports he planned to have "a jar" with counterpart Stokes and commiserate.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

It needs to be said that Green’s approach differs from those articles that regularly appear asking us to commiserate with families earning $400,000 or $500,000 because they can’t make ends meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Rebecca Block said her mother would even commiserate with frustrated customers, saying: They don’t buy all my clothes, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

I am always trying to commiserate with her.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar