as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of consoled
His older brother, Thanasis, consoled him and grabbed his brother’s hand, but Giannis’ eyes remained locked to a spot on the floor.
—
Eric Nehm, New York Times, 27 Jan. 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
After the fan was escorted away by security, the Glinda actress was seen being consoled by Erivo and Yeoh.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 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
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day after his death, dozens of votive candles were lit and left on the sidewalk outside Exotic World as the victim’s friends consoled each other and swapped stories about Herrera.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Eric Nehm, New York Times, 27 Jan. 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
After the fan was escorted away by security, the Glinda actress was seen being consoled by Erivo and Yeoh.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 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
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
A day after his death, dozens of votive candles were lit and left on the sidewalk outside Exotic World as the victim’s friends consoled each other and swapped stories about Herrera.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoled
Verb
-
Pretti not only helped his patient through the night, but also reassured Fouts’ partner, Kimberly Fouts, the vet told People.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
-
The complaint claims that ChatGPT romanticized death and reassured Gordon during moments of emotional distress.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
And rest assured, this isn’t Oprah’s first love from Mali + Lili.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
-
As of Friday afternoon, the return of Peterson was presumed but not assured.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Sonny appreciated that Pretti comforted and cared for Kimberly, too.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
-
While the images and words were upsetting, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte CEO Adam Kolett said he’s been comforted by the solidarity expressed by many with Charlotte’s Jewish community.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consoled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoled. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
