commiserating

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Routinely dispatched to this unassuming street in Marion County, Fla., the officers are invariably charmed by the tight-knit families they find, joking with the kids, commiserating easily with the parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Instead, it offers a relaxed conversation, commiserating over a dish that didn’t turn out as planned or celebrating one that exceeded expectations.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

There was no celebrating in the clubhouse Sunday, but there was no commiserating either.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

I talk to some people who—we do money commiserating and they’re like, “But you have a house.”

From Slate • Feb. 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