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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In a head-to-head comparison, the surgeon transitioned from the physical strain of wearing lead aprons in a high-radiation environment to operating via remote console from a separate room.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Epic survived upheavals in 1990’s with the move from 2D to 3D with Unreal 1; in the 2000’s building console games with Gears of War; and in 2012 moving to online gaming with Paragon and Fortnite.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In a head-to-head comparison, the surgeon transitioned from the physical strain of wearing lead aprons in a high-radiation environment to operating via remote console from a separate room.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The man allegedly tried to console the 911 caller and hugged her, the woman told investigators.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guitar and bass players can plug in and choose from 25 instrument-specific amps and cabinets with several microphones, along with 35 separate stompboxes and a handy tuner.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Parents and school leaders tried to comfort students throughout the day.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rodrigo’s cousins Gustavo Sanchez and Aaron Padilla, both of Lake Station, comforted each other near the site.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the Leafs aren’t rebuilding, yet, and years of trading away picks have left the cupboard relatively bare.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The trailer starts out by showing Harry living in his cupboard room under the stairs at the Dursleys’ home.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s reassuring for Federal Reserve policymakers, who pay close attention to people’s perception of prices, particularly over the long run.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keen to reassure readers that a sophisticated and intelligent person might reasonably justify belief in God, the authors acknowledge how such a thing became unthinkable.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The coach often looks at those basketball stickers affixed over a block M at each player's locker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The results would follow, coaches assured them.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Inter Miami officials have assured fans that the centerpiece of the project, Nu Stadium, will be game-ready on Saturday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The formula relies on colloidal oatmeal, an ingredient known for its soothing properties, to calm irritation while helping the skin retain moisture.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even rice extracts contribute, delivering soothing hydration with a subtle brightening effect.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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