as in cabinets
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 comforts
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 consoles
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Marvel's Wolverine will be available on PlayStation 5 consoles in fall 2026.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
From small kitchen appliances to gaming consoles, some devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off, often increasing your electricity bill.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
As kids pick up a controller and headset to play their favorite video games, companies across the gaming industry are working to make sure all their players are safe on their consoles.
—Tyler Martineau, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After an announcement trailer back in May, many were wondering whether this tense first-person action-horror game would disembark on the current-gen Xbox consoles as well.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In high-performance audio and video applications, such as streaming devices, gaming consoles and high-definition cameras, precise clocking synchronizes data flow and prevents lag, buffering or dropped frames.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From powerful gaming consoles and mirrorless cameras to stylish ultrabooks and tablets, a pair of USB-C and Mini-HDMI connectors serves as a universal passport to your environment.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
For decades now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has been associated with Microsoft's own DOS/Windows operating systems and, more recently, Xbox consoles (weird exceptions like this 1986 Macintosh port notwithstanding).
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Marvel's Wolverine will be available on PlayStation 5 consoles in fall 2026.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
From small kitchen appliances to gaming consoles, some devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off, often increasing your electricity bill.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
As kids pick up a controller and headset to play their favorite video games, companies across the gaming industry are working to make sure all their players are safe on their consoles.
—Tyler Martineau, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After an announcement trailer back in May, many were wondering whether this tense first-person action-horror game would disembark on the current-gen Xbox consoles as well.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In high-performance audio and video applications, such as streaming devices, gaming consoles and high-definition cameras, precise clocking synchronizes data flow and prevents lag, buffering or dropped frames.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
From powerful gaming consoles and mirrorless cameras to stylish ultrabooks and tablets, a pair of USB-C and Mini-HDMI connectors serves as a universal passport to your environment.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
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The kitchen features navy painted cabinets, polished nickel hardware, a farmhouse sink by Kohler, quartz countertops, and a hexagon tile backsplash.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Featuring two drawers and two cabinets, there’s plenty of room for all of your tablescape styling pieces, and then some.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a bit of bottle throwing and street violence, Rafferty assures that Benjamin’s body makes it to the church intact, if not quite on time.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Weir assures us, though, that Season 2 will not take the duo to the edge of a breakup.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Softly by the kettlebell rack, louder by the equipment lockers, louder still by the entrance to the men’s locker room.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some little kids view these closets and pantries as fun hiding places, but they can get injured or stuck inside them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The apartment has four private terraces, two walk-in closets, and a private elevator.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watching a room full of diners realize how they’re supposed to eat that really soothes the soul.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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