as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components
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as in comforts
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 consoles
PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Developed by Voidmaw, out now on PC, coming to consoles at a TBA date.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
My Arcade is a line of miniature retro arcade devices, Plug ‘N Play consoles and portable gaming handhelds, which include licensed titles from Atari, Bandai Namco, SEGA, Tetris, Capcom, Konami, Taito, Data East and Jaleco.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Consumer products, including apparel, footwear, coffee and game consoles, are seeing price increases driven by tariff costs.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
While casual players once ate up games like Street Fighter II and the original Mortal Kombat trilogy in arcades and on home consoles, the Nineties were a different time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Another big boom came in the 1990s, however, with the PC and Mac gaming era growing fast alongside a new set of consoles.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sony’s release follows similar apps for Microsoft’s Xbox and Nintendo’s Switch consoles.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Developed by Voidmaw, out now on PC, coming to consoles at a TBA date.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
My Arcade is a line of miniature retro arcade devices, Plug ‘N Play consoles and portable gaming handhelds, which include licensed titles from Atari, Bandai Namco, SEGA, Tetris, Capcom, Konami, Taito, Data East and Jaleco.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Consumer products, including apparel, footwear, coffee and game consoles, are seeing price increases driven by tariff costs.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
While casual players once ate up games like Street Fighter II and the original Mortal Kombat trilogy in arcades and on home consoles, the Nineties were a different time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Another big boom came in the 1990s, however, with the PC and Mac gaming era growing fast alongside a new set of consoles.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
Noun
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To keep things clean, try to wipe the outside of your cabinets once a week.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adair assures parents that, in all likelihood, kids get more than enough protein from their diets.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Psychologist Meg Jay, in her influential book The Defining Decade, warns against passivity but also reassures that change and momentum can be built at any age.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two roomy walk-in closets could accommodate wardrobes much more extensive than ours; fresh flowers and a huge soaking tub made our suite feel like a Ritz-Carlton.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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