consoled

verb

past tense of console
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 Talley walked off the course in tears, consoled by 10-time major winner Annika Sörenstam and two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 There were personalities and moments that consoled a grieving country. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 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 As she was being consoled, everyone was wondering what was wrong. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground. — 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 She was later seen in tears, being consoled by FBI director Kash Patel. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoled
  1. reassured
  2. assured
  3. comforted
  4. soothed
Verb
  • If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unlikely to cause devastation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In a recent email, Académie Lafayette leaders reassured current parents that policies and procedures were followed a decade ago and the allegations against Jones were reported to the state and investigated.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of reassured
Verb
  • For those waiting at the gate, rest assured that outlets are plentiful, including cord-free magnetic charging at the desks.
    — Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.
    — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • Black is comforted by the fact that indie rock fans who hate the podcast could still enjoy themselves at the awards show.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In a 2017 People cover story, editor-at-large Liz McNeil wrote that Carolyn comforted the Radziwills by bringing soup from Anthony’s favorite NYC restaurant to the hospital.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforted
Verb
  • The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after.
    — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothed

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“Consoled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoled. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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