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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
In both cases Jesse took the time to call our parents to console them and to send them flowers.
—Rick Davis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This open architecture system is comprised of multifunction control consoles and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Verb
The close-ups of the fans who did stay in pain, looking away in disgust and consoling one another, were powerful.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
In both cases Jesse took the time to call our parents to console them and to send them flowers.
—Rick Davis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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On Monday, six lower-ranking ministerial aides quit, and several senior members of Starmer's governing cabinet urged him to set out a plan for his resignation and to hold a party leadership contest, according to The Guardian newspaper.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Verb
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Just before that, Fontenille and his sister had found women’s clothes in their father’s cupboard.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Some Israeli fans said they were reassured by the tight security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Lydia struggles to reassure Agnes.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Tatis, who is usually at his locker and willing to answer questions about whatever occurs in a game, had departed by the time the media entered the clubhouse Friday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Nailed to start most games when fit, Dewsbury-Hall has goals, assists and set pieces in his locker.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Insider tip The minibar is a delightful surprise, cleverly tucked inside the closet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The promises of jobs and tax money didn’t soothe the vocal crowd that had to be silenced several times by Gary Board of Zoning Appeals president Rinzer Williams.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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