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

Society’s wealthier individuals seem perfectly happy to pay inflated prices for the few consoles Sony and Microsoft still pump out. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

Current-generation Xbox consoles have sold just a little over a third as many units as the PlayStation 5, according to third-party estimates. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Prime members in the team's market can watch through a web browser or the Prime Video app on compatible televisions, phones, tablets, game consoles and other devices. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

For a wee while now, folks who cable smart projectors to their games consoles for big-screen action may have felt a little frustrated by the results. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

The platform supports a range of smart TVs, streaming devices, mobile phones, tablets and game consoles, giving subscribers plenty of options for streaming on their preferred device. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Best Buy is likely to offer major deals on big-ticket items like laptops, consoles, TVs, and gaming rigs, as well as smaller devices like phones and tablets. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Manufacturers use those chips in all types of consumer electronics, including in laptops, video game consoles and cars, economists said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

So the company broadened its offerings years ago to include bar carts, cabinets and consoles. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 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