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
Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
While the video game market stood at a whopping $219 billion in 2024, the competition in games has exploded over the past decade or so, with 19,000 games being released in 2023 for consoles and PC, compared to just under 2,000 in 2014, according to data from consulting firm Bain & Company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
There are Xbox and PlayStation 4 consoles for downtime, while outside a separate kids’ pool keeps little travelers happy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Microsoft is removing Copilot features from its Xbox mobile app and has canceled plans to bring its AI chatbot to Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Her fury at Helios employees being treated so shabbily is matched only by her disbelief at Ger and his crew’s recklessness in allowing the consoles monitoring and controlling all of Happy Valley’s life-support systems and communications with the Titan mission unstaffed.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
GalaxyBids has launched its online auction platform, where participants can now bid for luxury goods such as designer handbags and gaming consoles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Coffee tables, side tables, and TV consoles tend to collect everything from remotes and chargers to toys and paperwork.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Use large baskets for holding items like blankets, firewood, or kids' toys and smaller ones for things often left on consoles and coffee tables, like keys and wallets.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The Xbox Series consoles saw their second price increase in September, five months after an initial price hike.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
While the video game market stood at a whopping $219 billion in 2024, the competition in games has exploded over the past decade or so, with 19,000 games being released in 2023 for consoles and PC, compared to just under 2,000 in 2014, according to data from consulting firm Bain & Company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
There are Xbox and PlayStation 4 consoles for downtime, while outside a separate kids’ pool keeps little travelers happy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Microsoft is removing Copilot features from its Xbox mobile app and has canceled plans to bring its AI chatbot to Xbox Series X and Series S consoles.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Her fury at Helios employees being treated so shabbily is matched only by her disbelief at Ger and his crew’s recklessness in allowing the consoles monitoring and controlling all of Happy Valley’s life-support systems and communications with the Titan mission unstaffed.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
GalaxyBids has launched its online auction platform, where participants can now bid for luxury goods such as designer handbags and gaming consoles.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Coffee tables, side tables, and TV consoles tend to collect everything from remotes and chargers to toys and paperwork.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Use large baskets for holding items like blankets, firewood, or kids' toys and smaller ones for things often left on consoles and coffee tables, like keys and wallets.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
Noun
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The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The skeletons, often presented in glass coffin-like cabinets, are also a familiar sight in churches in neighboring Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, and in Italy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 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 cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
Verb
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All that said, Sawhney assures us that there is no rule against not tipping for flower delivery.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Men’s and women’s changing areas have lockers, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 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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Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2026
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Both en suite bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite sporting bay windows facing the street and custom closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Verb
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For extra calming, centella ansiatica further soothes redness.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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