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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
College football was brought back to video game consoles in July 2024 with EA Sports College Football 25, the first such game since 2013.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, another alert female shopper took over CPR so Simon's mother could console Simon.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Noun
This is the most powerful Legion handheld to ship natively with SteamOS, blending desktop-class performance with console-like simplicity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
College football was brought back to video game consoles in July 2024 with EA Sports College Football 25, the first such game since 2013.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
But neighbors in the tent encampment ushered Lolita away from the scene of violence, consoling and protecting her – just as Cornelius did for her years ago.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, another alert female shopper took over CPR so Simon's mother could console Simon.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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The set includes six 16-ounce glasses that feel sturdy in your hand and stack easily to save cabinet space.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Save on this storage cabinet with three shelves and this set of five shower shelves with plenty of room for products.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s unlikely to comfort the oil industry that new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season two of the now award-winning, critical and commercial hit medical drama once again kicks things off with Robby heading to the hospital for his shift, but aside from our fearless leader being back on our screens, the whole setup feels less than comforting this time around.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, European diplomats say that Rubio has quietly reassured them since becoming Secretary of State.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, strong iPhone sales reassured investors that the company’s most important product remains in high demand.—
Jeran Wittenstein,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Better yet, thanks to their neutral palette, each piece can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of my closet.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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In prior administrations, the division has moved quickly to open and publicly announce such investigations, not only to reflect federal jurisdiction over potential civil rights violations but also in hopes of soothing community angst that sometimes accompanies shootings involving law enforcement.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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