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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Nvidia had in fact pretty much cornered the market on speedy chips, not just in game consoles but in cars, too.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
These Game Pass price hikes follow recently announced increases for the consoles themselves.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Given the franchise’s rocky localization history, most existing fans have actually started with one of the more recent games in the series that have more modern gameplay sensibilities and are available on consoles.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The company uses this digital currency for international payments and collections in its wholesale tech distribution business, which includes Nintendo and PlayStation consoles, phones, computers and other products.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
For decades now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has been associated with Microsoft's own DOS/Windows operating systems and, more recently, Xbox consoles (weird exceptions like this 1986 Macintosh port notwithstanding).
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Marvel's Wolverine will be available on PlayStation 5 consoles in fall 2026.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Until now, though, playing on the big screen usually means expensive consoles, costly graphics cards, and complicated games that end up feeling more like a commitment than a quick escape.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Nvidia had in fact pretty much cornered the market on speedy chips, not just in game consoles but in cars, too.
—Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
These Game Pass price hikes follow recently announced increases for the consoles themselves.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Given the franchise’s rocky localization history, most existing fans have actually started with one of the more recent games in the series that have more modern gameplay sensibilities and are available on consoles.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The company uses this digital currency for international payments and collections in its wholesale tech distribution business, which includes Nintendo and PlayStation consoles, phones, computers and other products.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
For decades now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has been associated with Microsoft's own DOS/Windows operating systems and, more recently, Xbox consoles (weird exceptions like this 1986 Macintosh port notwithstanding).
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Marvel's Wolverine will be available on PlayStation 5 consoles in fall 2026.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Your new router can support it, but most of the gadgets in your house today — laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and game consoles — are still using Wi-Fi 5 or 6.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 22 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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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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But all resolves in that typically heartwarming Modern Family way, when Cam privately assures Mitchell that he may have been left out of a chat, but he'll never be left out of the heart of the family.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This framing reassures your partner that the relationship’s continuity matters.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The slip-on footwear has a lightweight, removable sole with textured mapping that soothes and massages feet.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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