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
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Each Nintendo console is valued at $499, the sheriff's office said.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Amad sits on the turf, where eventually he is consoled by team-mate Mason Mount.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The company has been spotted disabling the console for users who run a third-party flash cartridge that emulates Switch 1 games.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Each Nintendo console is valued at $499, the sheriff's office said.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Willie begins to tear up, and Korie rushes to his side to console him.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Amad sits on the turf, where eventually he is consoled by team-mate Mason Mount.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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Their culture of consistent excellence has earned the airline a cabinet full of industry awards that other carriers can only dream of.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo put his arm around Marte during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh inning in an effort to comfort the two-time All Star.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Sadie Robertson, who is expecting her third baby with her husband Christian Huff, further comforted her sister on the podcast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Heat typically would open the cupboard and offer most of its top assets for superstars who are younger.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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On the other side of the diamond, Cherry Creek graduates a pivotal group of seniors, but the cupboard always seems to restock in Greenwood Village.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Combine this with reassuring words about your support system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The video was met with a positive response though as other moms online sought to reassure her.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Just hours later, however, the former pop star assured fans that the Inter Miami CF co-owner was well on the road to recovery and already back in the vegetable patch!—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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To complete his scenes, production called upon various doubles, CGI, and even had the help of Walker's brothers to assure a close physical resemblance.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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There was Patrick, 35, a gay man raised in Staten Island who had recently rediscovered old home videos of him performing in drag as a young boy before years in the closet robbed him of this confidence.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Check for signs of eggs and larvae in your carpet, upholstery, and closets.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Verb
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But for some people prolonged rest can seriously put their spine through the wringer, causing a painful stiffness that only movement can soothe.—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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Great as a hostess or housewarming gift, the soap works even better when taking the form of a self-care purchase that will soothe your skin with shea butter.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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