commiserate

Example Sentences

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When a co-host tried to commiserate about being “held back” in eighth grade for academic reasons, Dybantsa cut him off: “I did not get ‘held back.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

While a dejected England leave for home well beaten and under mounting pressure, Smith told TNT Sports he planned to have "a jar" with counterpart Stokes and commiserate.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

They commiserate, and offer suggestions for how to keep the absent spouse involved even while they are away.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

We snuck into each other’s rooms by night to trade secrets, argue, commiserate, spy, and continue chess games and monopoly games that had begun days earlier.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride