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
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Perfect for your living room, family space, or dining area, this console combines convenience with midcentury style.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With the deal, the Nex Playground console will soon be available for the first time at retail in Canada.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Perfect for your living room, family space, or dining area, this console combines convenience with midcentury style.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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The cabinet restructure did attract harsh criticism over the weekend.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sébastien Lecornu — President Emmanuel Macron’s seventh premier — quit following widespread criticism over his new cabinet, which was largely unchanged from that of the prior government.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The service included readings of verses from the Bible, reflective prayers and comforting gospel songs.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Restaurant owners are suspending liquor sales to reassure nervous customers.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Larkin reassured Axelrod that PTC could keep subway conditions clean and under control.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The spaces are smaller, with lower benches, and the older players, flitting between dressing rooms for U14s and U12s, have had to take their belongings home each day rather than leave them in lockers due to the carousel of teams moving in and out.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With local lockers no longer available, NordLocker is now a strictly secure cloud storage service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As these policies and investments continue to take effect, the American people can rest assured that the best is yet to come – especially once the Federal Reserve finally cuts interest rates.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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They wanna be assured that this treatment is actually worth it.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sale is an ideal time to fill in any gaps in your closet while prices start at just $15.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Best Teether Made from 100% food-grade, BPA-free silicone, these teething toys are perfect for infants who are looking for a way to soothe tender gums.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amazon has a reliable quilt that comes in dozens of colors, from a soothing light blue to a bright autumn orange.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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