commiserate

Example Sentences

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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

People are waiting to help, commune and commiserate, but not enough of them are asking for what they need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

I was Madame Ngemba, someone to commiserate with in the market over the price of fruit, the mother of children who sought mischief with theirs.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver