CONSOLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkän-ˌsōl

Definition of console

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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verb

kən-ˈsōl

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

Noun

Nvidia's streaming box is even older than the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series consoles, which were themselves remarkably old gadgets to see price hikes. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Read More The Omni delivers small, but welcome improvements over the 2022 Nova Pro, most notably a true platform-agnostic design that works with all consoles. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Talley walked off the course in tears, consoled by 10-time major winner Annika Sörenstam and two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 There were personalities and moments that consoled a grieving country. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

Recent Examples of Synonyms for console

Noun

Five members of Hill’s 10-person cabinet have left or announced plans to leave in recent weeks, according to district records reviewed by the Observer.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Soon, the president of the United States (John Goodman) and his cabinet of fawning nitwits come to Casa Digger — because that’s how powerful Digger is — to plan the response.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Verb

Families may continue a pregnancy, deliver their baby, hold and comfort their child, create memories and receive bereavement support.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
That means the baby’s crib or bassinet can be next to the parents’ bed, which makes feeding and comforting easier, but the baby should sleep on a separate surface.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

Verb

If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unlikely to cause devastation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
In a recent email, Académie Lafayette leaders reassured current parents that policies and procedures were followed a decade ago and the allegations against Jones were reported to the state and investigated.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of reassure

Verb

As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.

— Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.

— Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of assure

Noun

Sugar and semolina bulk ingredient containers inside the dry storage closet lacked a label.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Princess Diana famously wore dad sneakers on her school runs, forever solidifying the chunky shoe as a must-have in fashionable closets worldwide.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of closet

Verb

Inside, the lobby is dimly lit in soothing lavender and blue and house music is piped in by surround sound.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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