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

The lamp looks right at home on a bookshelf, dining table, nightstand, entryway console, or anywhere else that could use a little extra light. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Then, Lume could push the bathroom off the foot of the bed and into the front corner and perhaps add a wardrobe or storage console in the opposite front corner next to the entry. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

There were personalities and moments that consoled a grieving country. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

Recent Examples of Synonyms for console

Noun

The charcoal figure hanging above a cabinet in the primary suite’s sitting room?

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Through Patient Portal Features Too many health systems treat patient portals as a simple digital filing cabinet rather than an operational tool.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Verb

The Jaguars scored on the next play to take a 28-3 lead, after which Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could be seen on the sideline with both hands on Maye’s shoulders in an apparent attempt to comfort his quarterback.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

The front cupboard hatch door, meanwhile, folds down to access the interior and create another surface for work and storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cupboard

Verb

An employee may feel obliged to listen, reassure or reciprocate even when uncomfortable.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Bobbie and DeForrest said they were reassured that the state's Department of Child Safety would find facilities to provide the care that had eluded them.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassure

Noun

Their lockers in the home clubhouse are just steps away from each other.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of locker

Verb

County Mayor Mark Bogen said he was assured by Sheriff Gregory Tony that a high-ranking officer and the sheriff’s chief financial officer would attend Tuesday morning’s budget workshop.

— Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
The petition says that federal agents have taken Panettiere’s property in an investigation, and there is no authorized person to deal with them and assure it is returned.

— Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

Noun

An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of closet

Verb

British-Nigerian actor Toheeb Jimoh had already adopted the gadget for its anxiety-soothing properties, meanwhile.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The rooms at Stockholm’s Stadshotell (formerly a women’s shelter) are exquisite, lovely examples of soothing Scandinavian minimalism.

— Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of soothe

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