Synonyms of consoles

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noun

plural of console

as in cabinets

a storage case typically having doors and shelves

a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cabinets
• cupboards
• lockers
• closets
• dressers
• sideboards
• buffets
• chests
• hutches
• presses
• bookcases
• credenzas
• wardrobes
• secretaries
• étagères
• breakfronts
• china closets
• armoires
• vitrines
• taborets
• pie safes
• cuddies
• garderobes
• showcases
• shelvings
• credences
• clothespresses
• cabinetries

consoles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of console

as in comforts

to ease the grief or distress of

the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comforts
• assures
• reassures
• soothes
• cheers
• solaces
• uplifts
• lifts
• buoys (up)
• sympathizes
• commiserates
• condoles
• empathizes
• alleviates
• relieves
• elevates
• allays
• calms
• boosts
• relaxes
• quiets
• tranquilizes
• assuages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• troubles
• distresses
• tortures
• torments
• worries
• discourages
• upsets
• intensifies
• demoralizes
• frets
• aggravates
• annoys
• disheartens
• worsens
• irritates
• irks
• harasses
• pesters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consoles

Noun

Gaming can be an expensive hobby, with the price of PCs, consoles, and games constantly on the rise. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Prices for other types of gadgets, including smartphones, streaming sticks, and gaming consoles, are also up. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

The space is covered from ceiling to floor in black leather and Alcantara, with high-gloss carbon-fiber trim on the consoles and dashboard and Rocket Red accents throughout. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

For those of you with PS5 Pro consoles, the game will support PSSR, that system’s exclusive machine-learning upscaler that should allow for even sharper visuals. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

Standard computers, including everything from your phone to PCs and gaming consoles, separate memory and processing. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Backed by Sony Pictures Television, the venture is a chance to get the IP available to Sony TV (and the ads that can be tied to it) in front of a massive audience that is usually spending their time on gaming consoles, well, gaming. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Parents and communities are finding solutions Libraries nationwide are opening or decking out teen centers with podcast and music recording studios, as well as gaming consoles. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Buy now, pay later was originally intended for large discretionary purchases like furniture or gaming consoles. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Harry Kane consoles Jude Bellingham after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15 in Atlanta. — David Hickey, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026

Greta consoles her sister after Nora lost in her final match. — Jason Getz, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026

John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), returns to Mayfair in Part 2, develops a friendship with Francesca and consoles her after John’s death. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026

Back at the cooking lesson, Meredith eventually joins them, but is so in a huff that even their instructor, Giovanni, takes notice and consoles her. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025

Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025