as in reassured
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 consoled
The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
As Rosneqvist celebrated by sipping milk, then dumping it over his head, Malukas was consoled by his father in pit lane.
—Michael Marot, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
He was consoled in the dressing room by Rodrigo Bentancur, who suffered the same injury in February 2023.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
She was later seen in tears, being consoled by FBI director Kash Patel.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
As the final whistle of regular time was blown, the Real Madrid star had to be consoled by teammates and staff while clearly upset.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Sanchez’s grieving family members consoled each other behind crime scene tape in front of the Goodwill store.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Even Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks, who in one moment consoled Chastain and in the next celebrated with race winner and road-racing-wonder Shane van Gisbergen, weighed in on the last-lap debacle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
As Rosneqvist celebrated by sipping milk, then dumping it over his head, Malukas was consoled by his father in pit lane.
—Michael Marot, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
He was consoled in the dressing room by Rodrigo Bentancur, who suffered the same injury in February 2023.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
She was later seen in tears, being consoled by FBI director Kash Patel.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
All life is precious and must be honored; families need to be loved and consoled.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
As the final whistle of regular time was blown, the Real Madrid star had to be consoled by teammates and staff while clearly upset.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Sanchez’s grieving family members consoled each other behind crime scene tape in front of the Goodwill store.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
Even Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks, who in one moment consoled Chastain and in the next celebrated with race winner and road-racing-wonder Shane van Gisbergen, weighed in on the last-lap debacle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoled
Verb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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McClain reassured him that those savings have already been reduced from CDCR’s budget.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Owens resigned as executive producer of 60 Minutes in April, 2025, saying that he no longer could be assured of editorial independence.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Also last year, Kemper assured PEOPLE that the love amongst the cast members is still going strong — as is their collective group chat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 May 2026
Verb
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She was quickly comforted by Maria, and the umpire Aurélie Tourte instantly called for medical attention.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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During that time in intensive care, Reents-Dickkut and her family were comforted by the nurses and doctors on staff, including Nurse Liz, who still works at the hospital.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Consoled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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