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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The player holds onto the controller, but unlike most console controllers, there are straps or grips that keep them safely in the player’s hands. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 PlayStation’s virtual reality capabilities have been a fan favorite part of the console since 2016. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Half a dozen Spanish players walked over to Messi after the final whistle to hug and console him. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Harry Kane consoles Jude Bellingham after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15 in Atlanta. — David Hickey, NBC news, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

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Noun

Guzman was also one of the last remaining cabinet members who joined Johnson’s administration at the start of his term.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
On Tuesday, the ruling Liberal Democratic party advanced the bill through key committees, with Nikkei reporting Takaichi wants cabinet approval by this month, and for the bill to be tabled in parliament in the autumn.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabinet

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When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Then, something comforting like sandalwood and something citrusy like grapefruit.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

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Parents can support their teens by having open conversations about their feelings and reassuring them during this big life change.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026
The initiatives are expected to reassure investors who are concerned that Apple is lagging in the AI race.

— Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassure

Verb

El-Sayed’s victory was ultimately so narrow that it wasn’t assured until almost all ballots cast statewide were counted.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
The Players Era men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas has secured a five-year contract extension with Kansas that assures the Jayhawks three games in Las Vegas each November through the 2030-31 season.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of assure

Verb

The Azure and Copilot performance, coupled with relatively strong free cash flow compared to its hyperscaler peers, helped soothe investor concerns about all its AI spending.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Besides clearing pollutants from the air, aloe vera plants can also soothe burns and sunburn thanks to thick sap in their spiky leaves.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

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