CONSOLED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Bobbie and DeForrest said they were reassured that the state's Department of Child Safety would find facilities to provide the care that had eluded them.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Shares of the company fell as much as 5% in premarket trading but pared back their losses as executives reassured investors on the company's earnings conference call.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassured

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The bar for trusted, assured security is rising, but AI-powered cryptanalysis is helping the cyber community to meet it.

— Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
County Mayor Mark Bogen said he was assured by Sheriff Gregory Tony that a high-ranking officer and the sheriff’s chief financial officer would attend Tuesday morning’s budget workshop.

— Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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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

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