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

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

If not, they’ll have new friends to commiserate with as they shift practices elsewhere on campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Old female relations with incipient beards and several wobbling chins made overnight trips to Ayemenem to commiserate with her about her divorce.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy