Definition of "commiserating" [commiserating]

• Present participle of commiserate. (verb)

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• ""commiserating," as Leib says, over a beer or two at the Rainbo Club."
• "I called up my wise old editor in London and, after commiserating, he said, with due gentleness, I think this might be the best thing that could happen to you."
• "Part commiserating, part lobbying and part strategizing, the gathering this weekend is an opportunity for governors of both parties to present a united front to the president and Congress."