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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The center console, with its various cubbies and slide-outs, is removable, which also helps boost the sense of interior volume.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Jerry then offered to take her for a cup of coffee in an effort to console her.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The best places to look for hidden cameras are around electronics, like alarm clocks and lamps, in smoke detectors and thermostats, and vents and television consoles, as these are common areas where people report finding hidden cameras.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The center console, with its various cubbies and slide-outs, is removable, which also helps boost the sense of interior volume.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
Verb
The infield rallied around the first baseman in an attempt to console him.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Jerry then offered to take her for a cup of coffee in an effort to console her.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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While the idea of you and your partner being on the same page about most things sounds comforting, researchers surprisingly found that being similar doesn’t always translate to being satisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The classic American diner, with its promise of comforting, hearty meals, has always held a special place.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
Noun
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And, yes, there’s a new wooden salad bowl in the cupboard to class up our tiny home on wheels.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, Brycen Sperlich, owner of Prime Drain Cleaning and Plumbing in Tennessee, told USA TODAY earlier this year.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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After a conversation with Jaguar Bite Production VP Juan Pablo Solano, one of the founders of the company, Bolt felt reassured that Solano and his partners would personally manage the film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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John Rave had a new jersey hanging in his locker on Friday afternoon.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Oh, and Frank ends up taking a leak in a school locker.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Buehrle famously had a couple of beers (or maybe more) in the clubhouse during the game after being assured he wouldn’t be used out of the bullpen, then got the final out in the 14th after Blum’s solo home run gave the Sox the lead in a 7-5 win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Before long, what was once a closet quickly became a space for the dogs to relax and be safe.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Combine them well, and white jeans can become the most versatile piece in your closet throughout the year.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
Verb
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One 2013 study found that the sound of waves relaxed people more than soothing music, so perhaps that is what’s having an effect.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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