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

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

"Edinburgh is twinned with the city of Kyiv and this action is being taken in sympathy with, and support of, its citizens," said the board of trustees in a statement.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2022

Bog gases flared up in green pyres in the distance, as if in sympathy with Emma’s light.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

in sympathy with

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