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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Now, $180 Loewe candles and vintage game consoles sit among design-centric coffee table books and throw pillows, lending the space a sense of quiet luxury.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Nance-Holt and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday morning meeting with and consoling members of Meyer’s family, those related by blood or badge.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Oblivion Remastered landing right now implies a hunger for a shift not just in long-term thought about Bethesda but also short-term narratives around the Xbox, which is rolling out new price hikes on top of getting smoked in this round of console wars.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Now, $180 Loewe candles and vintage game consoles sit among design-centric coffee table books and throw pillows, lending the space a sense of quiet luxury.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Verb
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were visibly in sync and deeply engaged throughout the event, taking their time with each parent, offering comfort and consoling those in tears.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Nance-Holt and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday morning meeting with and consoling members of Meyer’s family, those related by blood or badge.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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The cabinet is designed using high-quality Fractal Walnut with titanium details.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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To say the beauty cabinet in my bathroom is well stocked would be an understatement.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Not only are flags placed at every grave, as is done here, but the army assigns a soldier to stand by each grave to comfort the family and to honor their memory.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson An eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-school cupboards.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Their excellent German craftsmanship defines the stereotype, with safety, reliability, and reassuring road manners that come along for the ride.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Now, with Tesla’s EV sales down 13% in the first quarter, the company needs some buzz to reassure investors CEO Musk can turn things around.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The lockers area will remain open for 30 minutes after the conclusion of the concert.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Gone are the days when gym bags were plain, bulky duffels that got squeezed into gym lockers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Defense attorney Raven Liberty told the Miami Herald that three years ago, the Broward State Attorney’s Office assured the defense that Melly’s lyrics wouldn’t be used against him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The club did not bring in psychologists in an attempt to lift spirits, though sources in the dressing room assure The Athletic that each player has access to his own psychologist or personal coach if required.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The other is a budding fashionista who stands in front of her closet, just flinging things to the ground.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Celebrate this soothing herb with live music, seminars, demos, workshops, farm tours and other activities on the Western Slope.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Lighting fixtures are inspired by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, a chair is meant to soothe anxiety and wall art is made of construction materials tied to a childhood memory.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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