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empathy

[em-puh-thee] / ˈɛm pə θi /


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He wrapped up this speech with a plea for kindness and empathy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"ChatGPT, we know, can be addictive. It mimics empathy and human characteristics to trick users into feeding it more information," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She says she is amazed by the "empathy of these 17- and 18-year-olds".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

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 try not to listen to Dad because I’ve had all the empathy I can take right now.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine




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