Example Sentences

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“The Last Showgirl” isn’t wonderful because Anderson plays a version of herself, but rather because Anderson fundamentally understands her character, empathizing with Shelly’s desperation to hold onto modern life’s fleeting romance.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

She praised him as empathizing with parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and alumni.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

She praised him for empathizing with parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and alumni.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

This should not be hard to do, but in a conflict with roots as deep and fraught as this one, even simply empathizing with the pain of other human beings engenders accusations of bias.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

In other words, if I smile and you see me and smile in response — even a microsmile that takes no more than several milliseconds — it’s not just you imitating or empathizing with me.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell