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

They commiserate, and offer suggestions for how to keep the absent spouse involved even while they are away.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 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 promise I will commiserate with broken people all over the whole wide world from now on and forever.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar