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

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

Gene Folkes had just been jettisoned as a contestant on “The Apprentice” and was commiserating with a crew member at a bar inside the lobby of Trump Tower.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

When the Trojans and Bruins meet again, the fans from both sides who dutifully attend likely will be commiserating over another lost season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

They co-ran their luggage business, which meant they spent their days at work together and then spent their evenings at home commiserating over dissatisfied customers or certain suitcases that were damaged beyond repair.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi