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
New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
International tournaments in sports games Gaming companies used to release standalone console games for international sporting events.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Pixelpaw is also working on the Phasegrip, a connector accessory to turn your phone into a handheld console.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
International tournaments in sports games Gaming companies used to release standalone console games for international sporting events.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The man allegedly tried to console the 911 caller and hugged her, the woman told investigators.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
During the closing minutes of the women’s figure skating free skate last Thursday, the American was hugging and consoling two Japanese competitors whose results fell short of their respective expectations.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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The reason for this reluctance goes back more than a quarter of a century — to a time when some of the current cabinet were still at school.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Considered a national hero for Finns, his trophies are displayed in a glass cabinet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vandy’s star guard Tyler Tanner, who finished with 20, ran the length of the court smiling, unbothered, so often that Florida took to comforting him.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The food's never been better with a lineup of comforting Italian/American dishes.—
The Providence Journal,
The Providence Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dan Duggan’s takeaway The Giants had to make a signing like this at linebacker, considering the cupboard was completely bare.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the International Energy Agency said Wednesday its members would make a record 400 million barrels of oil available from their emergency reserves, some economists believe that would do little to reassure markets.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates, along with many other countries, has mobilised air defenses as attacks have continued into the second week of the conflict and rushed to reassure citizens and international investors, whom the country has been courting for years.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of PitchingWRX’s success stories, sure enough, is a Giant whose locker at Scottsdale Stadium resides right next to Fulmer’s.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The same answer echoed from locker to locker among Illinois players Friday evening at the United Center.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By narrowing the ban to just polystyrene and allowing customers to ask for plastic straws and utensils, Bumgardner said he’d been assured groups such as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association would not actively oppose the effort.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Washington coach Brian Keefe seemed fine with Adebayo scoring big to assure the Heat won the game right to the point his team was on the embarrassing side of history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spaciousness extends to extras such as walk-in closets in all bedrooms.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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From closet swaps to outdoor upgrades, shoppers can score limited-time discounts across thousands of spring-ready essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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