as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
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Recent Examples of console
New Atlas, 12 June 2026
FastestVPN Pro covers up to 15 devices at once, which is more than enough for most laptops, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles in a typical household.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Noun
The removable dual-leaf table secures to the side console, supported by a single leg, turning that breezy lounge into a temporary dining space for up to four people.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
FastestVPN Pro covers up to 15 devices at once, which is more than enough for most laptops, phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles in a typical household.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Verb
The outlet reported family members were seen embracing and consoling one another.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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But the most rodent regularity, 10 each, were counted on top of boxes of syrups and to-go items and in a cabinet under a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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On the other side of the dining room, a swinging door leads to a kitchen with glass-front cabinets and a door to a maid’s room with another bathroom.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
Verb
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There’s something undeniably comforting about a casserole that takes care of dinner all in one dish.—
Torie Cox,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The adjacent staircase creates lots of opportunities for storage here, with multiple drawers, a cupboard, and a pull-out pantry built into the wall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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That’s why the team is willing to open its full cupboard of assets, Adebayo aside.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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There is something quietly reassuring in the sight of an industry not known for glamour, or for haste, declining to be rushed.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This year, the company has embarked on an AI skills push with its employees—and was quick to reassure staffers about the safety of their jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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My closet was a mix of Converse sneakers, ballet flats, and combat boots with no arch support.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a pair of bathrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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