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

Users also need to keep the console on, or at least in power-saving sleep or rest mode, so the game can download. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The demonstration focuses on a workstation where the robots handle and sort center-console side covers as part of an automotive production process. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Many students lingered afterward, to vent and console one another. — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Please console yourself that your efforts to understand Stasispeak will give you a glimpse into an alien historical reality. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

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Noun

Fears that Kirk would not work well with the Democratic cabinet were dispelled by Broward Williams, celebrating his retention of the state treasurer’s office at his home at Tallahassee.

— Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
The Best Place To Store Perfume To keep your perfume fresh, store it in a dark cabinet or drawer, preferably in a cooler room than the bathroom.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Verb

After the judge left the courtroom to speak to jurors before setting a date for sentencing, one of Salman’s relatives reached across the railing between the audience and the courtroom well to comfort her.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
One of her favorites for just that is Avène Tolérance Foaming Facial Cleanser, which takes that minimalist approach with a short list of skin-comforting ingredients, including thermal spring water, niacinamide, and glycerin.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.

— Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
Assistant general manager Ed Dodds was elevated to interim GM and has clearly been tasked with restocking the draft cupboard.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of cupboard

Verb

The stock fell nearly 8% in one session in September after Novo failed to reassure investors with its post-Wegovy growth strategy.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
The ministry sought to reassure Russians by noting that the wider public alert system was working normally through SMS messages, media broadcasts and municipal sirens and loudspeakers.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of reassure

Noun

Each mist is lightweight enough for daily wear at school, and the cloud-top bottles couldn’t look cuter on her vanity or in her locker.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Simmons stuck his head into locker after locker, picked up three or four empty water bottles at a time in his massive hands and brought them to the garbage bin.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of locker

Verb

Rest assured, for many ornamental grasses, this is a normal and expected part of their growth cycle.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
Although several races have yet to be called as of Wednesday morning, enough elections are settled for the Democrats to be assured of winning both the House and Senate.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assure

Noun

If your linen closet could use a little TLC, Brooklinen's Last Call sale is giving you a pretty good excuse to stock up, with select bedding marked down as much as 75%.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Most living quarters are fitted with large closets, tubs, and even balconies for unobstructed views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of closet

Verb

Thanks to shea butter and green tea extract, the body care pick smooths and soothes your complexion in seconds.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
On Tuesday at his weekly press conference, Dykes addressed a pair of subjects that relate to his job performance, and neither response may soothe fans who have made up their minds about the fifth-year coach.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of soothe

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