as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the responsibility for the consoling of the families of the firefighters fell to the mayor
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as in reassuring
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as in assuring
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 consoling
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Certainly, the consoling notion surfaced quickly among the Chiefs after their 28-21 loss to Buffalo on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2026
They could be seen hugging and consoling each other.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The outlet reported family members were seen embracing and consoling one another.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
The close-ups of the fans who did stay in pain, looking away in disgust and consoling one another, were powerful.
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Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.
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Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.
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Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
This warm, consoling meal comes together in no time.
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Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Heads hung low, players consoling one another or screaming obscenities at no one in particular, the care factor off the charts.
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Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
The script called for the teen-ager to sign on the line, the mother to follow the agency woman out into the hallway, and the best friend to enter and give the teen-ager a consoling hug.
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Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Certainly, the consoling notion surfaced quickly among the Chiefs after their 28-21 loss to Buffalo on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Prior to the trophy ceremony following the match, de Minaur was seen sitting next to Fokina consoling him after yet another brutal loss.
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Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2026
They could be seen hugging and consoling each other.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The outlet reported family members were seen embracing and consoling one another.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
The close-ups of the fans who did stay in pain, looking away in disgust and consoling one another, were powerful.
—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.
—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.
—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
This warm, consoling meal comes together in no time.
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Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Heads hung low, players consoling one another or screaming obscenities at no one in particular, the care factor off the charts.
—
Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoling
Noun
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
Adjective
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His answer was reassuring but honest.
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Parents place a reassuring hand on a child before a difficult moment.
Verb
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The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom.
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The result is a menu that feels familiar and comforting in some moments, while surprising and playful in others.
Noun
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Wall Street was looking to Micron for reassurance — something the company delivered — and the upbeat outlook is poised to lift a broad swath of stocks.
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Among investors who use AI heavily, 77% still cite the need for reassurance from a human advisor while 68% look to advisors for strategic expertise.
Adjective
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Audiences want a quiet, efficient, relaxing, fun, visually engaging, communal experience unavailable at home.
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Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
Verb
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No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
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There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
Adjective
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Its anti-aging moisturizer also uses hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and peptides to complement the retinol and round out the smoothing, calming, strengthening, and hydrating benefits.
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That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
Verb
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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“Consoling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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