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as in mercifulness
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
always show your enemies mercy, because it makes you a better person
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
did a mercy for the stranded motorist and was richly rewarded
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of such mercy that she's been known to cry over dead rodents
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Recent Examples of mercy
The toy industry is heavily reliant on supply chains in China, leaving toy makers at the mercy of trade policy.
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, however, those people are at the mercy of the Republika Srpska police—the very force responsible for the murders.
—Ismet Fatih Cancar, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
In essence, the case for Congress fulfilling its responsibilities is the same as the case for written law per se: No free man wants to be at the mercy of a king.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Apr. 2025
But unlike jellyfish, which drift and swim in ocean currents, V. velella are at the mercy of the wind.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, however, those people are at the mercy of the Republika Srpska police—the very force responsible for the murders.
—Ismet Fatih Cancar, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
In essence, the case for Congress fulfilling its responsibilities is the same as the case for written law per se: No free man wants to be at the mercy of a king.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Apr. 2025
But unlike jellyfish, which drift and swim in ocean currents, V. velella are at the mercy of the wind.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercy
Noun
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But empathy without curiosity can lead to misalignment.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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That shows the family is teaching empathy, mutual respect, and emotional intelligence—precisely the opposite of what the uncle accused them of lacking.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Schuler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Vietnam has long been viewed as a successful example of embracing external trade, luring some of the largest companies in the world to establish hubs to manufacture everything from footwear to electronic products that grace shops around the world.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes with compassion can be extremely helpful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Mateo's future had once been uncertain, his viral story has shown the difference compassion can make.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Houlihan, whose case was prosecuted by the international Athletics Integrity Unit, received no such leniency and was forced to spend the prime of her career on the sideline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told reporters that all four had been dual citizens and said Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate.—
Reuters,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Governments will face pressure to modernize policy, businesses will launch products and services for one-person households, and financial professionals will adapt to better serve solo earners.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mercy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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