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
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
Hulu is available for mobile platforms (Android and iOS), media streaming devices (Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku), smart TVs, game consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox), and the web.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The consoles are now joining the ranks of other retro consoles, such as the Nintendo DS and the Sega Saturn.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The stock has struggled amid rising concerns about the surging cost of memory that goes into the company's consoles, and whether a potential rise in prices could impact margins or demand.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
From small kitchen appliances to gaming consoles, some devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off, often increasing your electricity bill.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sony is going to stop offering many of its popular games on PCs in a bid to boost sales of its PlayStation consoles.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Six years later, the sixth generation of consoles ushered in unprecedented CD audio sound technology, a far cry from the 64kb of space on SNES cartridges.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 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
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
Hulu is available for mobile platforms (Android and iOS), media streaming devices (Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku), smart TVs, game consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox), and the web.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The consoles are now joining the ranks of other retro consoles, such as the Nintendo DS and the Sega Saturn.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The stock has struggled amid rising concerns about the surging cost of memory that goes into the company's consoles, and whether a potential rise in prices could impact margins or demand.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
From small kitchen appliances to gaming consoles, some devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off, often increasing your electricity bill.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sony is going to stop offering many of its popular games on PCs in a bid to boost sales of its PlayStation consoles.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Six years later, the sixth generation of consoles ushered in unprecedented CD audio sound technology, a far cry from the 64kb of space on SNES cartridges.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 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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From Italian cabinets to high-end finishes to the staging furniture (which is also for sale), everything speaks of luxury.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about a third of those want to see everything, from the plain-but-clean room lined with cabinets and counters where the deceased are prepared for services, to the massive, gray crematory that looks similar to a metal shipping container.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 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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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Middle school students are required to leave devices in their lockers, and high school students must deactivate phones during class time.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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