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noun

ˈkän-ˌsōl How to pronounce console (audio)
Definition of consolenext
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 How to pronounce console (audio)
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
So our business is not predicated on moving console players immediately over to cloud or getting people to get rid of their gaming PCs. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 July 2026 Today, that effort expands past the console ecosystem, making select original Xbox titles officially playable (and purchasable) on Windows PCs for the first time. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Verb
At the final whistle, Neymar got on his knees, lowered his head and wept before a teammate came to console him. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026 The hopeful part of this docu comes from its revelations about other methods, more environmentally friendly and actually consoling for those left behind. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for console
Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
  1. cabinet
  2. comfort
  3. cupboard
  4. reassure
  5. locker
  6. assure
  7. closet
  8. soothe
Noun
  • Netanyahu, however, has neither endorsed or denounced these settlement plans, and they have not been brought before the Israeli cabinet.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Interior designer Jennifer Beget recently designed a small bathroom with light green walls, along with green tiles and cabinets.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of cabinet
Verb
  • The Gospel calls us not only to comfort those who mourn but also to protect the living.
    — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Though the athlete left the city in 2000 to play soccer in Spain, the duo reconnected in 2005 when Messi flew home to comfort Roccuzzo after her best friend, Úrsula Notz, died in a car crash, according to Para Ti.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of comfort
Noun
  • Noe’s wife lifted the smaller children onto the table; the larger ones got themselves up on cupboards.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall.
    — Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of cupboard
Verb
  • But the adrenaline and the thought of being there, surrounded by the industry’s top professionals, reassured us and kept that weight from getting to us.
    — Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026
  • Romero is expected to leave Spurs during this window, and his performances in America will have reassured interested clubs.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of reassure
Noun
  • Members get their own liquor locker, and can bring up to three guests for free to reservations.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Standing at his Wrigley Field locker, Crow-Armstrong had a light blue hoodie pulled over his ears and part of his face.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of locker
Verb
  • Northwood Ravin held a mandatory community meeting during the rezoning process where the developer assured residents their streets would suffer no impacts, according to Sylvia Bittle-Patton, the leader of the Cherry Community Organization.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • This crewneck is one of the hardest-working pieces in my closet.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • And with over 30 colors and patterns to choose from, there’s a look that meshes into everyone’s closet.
    — Lauren Barnhill, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of closet
Verb
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Kozue spends much of her time simply looking around, and there is pleasure to be had in the film’s soothing color palette and soft cinematography.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of soothe

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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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