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
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
My preview was also limited to Xbox Series consoles only, and yet, what Playground has achieved from a visual standpoint on nearly six-year-old hardware is oftentimes breathtaking.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The good news is, thanks to smart TVs and streaming, most of us no longer have DVD players or stacks of discs on our media consoles gathering grime.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Smaller video-game manufacturers have pushed back launches or canceled the release of new consoles altogether.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the previous games in the series, and despite studio KING Art's experience with consoles, the fourth installment is sticking to PC (Steam) for now.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The robots can be controlled through terminal consoles, by voice and with a tactical glove or control stick mounted on the rifle.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, pontoons and surf boats.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
But weaker consumer spending and sluggish demand for new video game consoles have made the job cuts necessary, Sweeney said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Meanwhile, consumers are wondering when or if next-generation video game consoles and graphics cards will arrive amid concerns that the memory shortage will sap their output.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
My preview was also limited to Xbox Series consoles only, and yet, what Playground has achieved from a visual standpoint on nearly six-year-old hardware is oftentimes breathtaking.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The good news is, thanks to smart TVs and streaming, most of us no longer have DVD players or stacks of discs on our media consoles gathering grime.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Smaller video-game manufacturers have pushed back launches or canceled the release of new consoles altogether.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the previous games in the series, and despite studio KING Art's experience with consoles, the fourth installment is sticking to PC (Steam) for now.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The robots can be controlled through terminal consoles, by voice and with a tactical glove or control stick mounted on the rifle.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, pontoons and surf boats.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
But weaker consumer spending and sluggish demand for new video game consoles have made the job cuts necessary, Sweeney said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
Noun
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Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors noted droppings in cabinets, containers of coffee filters and open bags of caramel frappe powder, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This final step assures there are no air pockets and encourages strong root contact.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Players enjoyed playing on the new artificial turf and welcomed upgrades that include new clubhouse carpet and lockers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two closets in the hallway contained bags stuffed with fentanyl bricks and more than 1,000 glassine envelopes filled with the drug.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Amazon shoppers are rounding out their spring closets with a breezy alternative to tight jeans.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wide-mouthed container is designed for easy application, plus this butter soothes and moisturizes other dry skin areas like lips, cuticles, and feet.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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