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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Noun

Stick them among potted plants flanking an entryway for a welcoming ambiance, or arrange them in tall black vases among mini pumpkins on a dining table or entryway console. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 For families that use the same screen for both streaming and console gaming, that means the TV can move naturally from movie night to a gaming session without requiring a complicated setup. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

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 The 2-year-old can be heard crying in the footage as officers try to console her. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

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Noun

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Noun

The Kings’ cupboard was relatively bare but some recent savvy in the draft has helped restock the goaltending pipeline and beyond.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
By refusing to unload the cupboard for Da’Aaron Fox when the Kings were shopping him before the February 2025 trade deadline, the Heat retained the first-round inventory needed to make the Antetokounmpo trade.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Shares of the company fell as much as 5% in premarket trading but pared back their losses as executives reassured investors on the company's earnings conference call.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Yet with the relentless Ukrainian drone strikes – including the biggest wave ever launched against the Moscow region as voting took place this weekend – the Kremlin has been at pains to reassure Russians that life goes on largely unaffected.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassure

Noun

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
After any communication, workers store their devices in lockers on the kiosk where they can be charged or temporarily put out of service, and flagged to a manager to check on it.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of locker

Verb

To spoil more of the joke’s punch lines would be criminal, but rest assured her son eventually confronts her about it.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
But to assure legislative passage, money was added for affordable student and farmworker housing, plus other goodies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

Noun

The closet, originally called Okra Suits, provided business attire to students for career fairs, presentations, job interviews and special events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a separate tub and shower, a meditation area and access to a view deck.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of closet

Verb

As a result, the spirits are crafted with a key ingredient of manuka honey that helps protect the throat paired alongside more soothing botanicals such as bee pollen and chamomile.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

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