- present participle of commiserate.
commiserating
Example Sentences
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Huneven said that last year, as the smoke cleared, she and Zack were commiserating one day about what had been lost.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
I was moved that the replies weren’t just from those commiserating, but rather, people offering helpful solutions to this cyclical malaise.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
Folkes said he had just been fired by Trump and was commiserating with a crew member inside a bar at Trump Tower.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
BBC Sport takes a look at what's at stake and who could be celebrating or commiserating after what is shaping up to be a dramatic final day.
From BBC • May 3, 2024
Ron and Hermione both gave Harry half-exasperated, half- commiserating looks.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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