in sympathy with

ADJECTIVE

sympathetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amenable appreciative encouraging open-minded receptive responsive

WEAK

approving companionable compatible congenial congruous consistent consonant cool down favorably disposed having a heart like-minded on same wavelength open pro simpatico tuned-in vicarious well-disposed well-intentioned

Antonyms

WEAK

callous cold disagreeable merciless uncaring unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsympathetic

Example Sentences

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“During that hour, gold prices dropped 7.7% and bitcoin dropped 4%. It wasn’t just the U.S. tech sector that sold off in sympathy with Microsoft, but assets that are seemingly uncorrelated to them,” he explained.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

U.S. debt could also be moving in sympathy with its global peers.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Eight other unions have since announced their own actions targeting Tesla in sympathy with the repair workers.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

On Friday, the Painters’ Union said 53 painting companies would not do any work on Tesla vehicles in sympathy with IF Metall.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Above us Dremegole, in sympathy with Drumner’s labor, grumbles and farts foul smoke.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

in sympathy with

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