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

Some products are excluded altogether, including video game consoles and major home appliances like refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, air conditioners and heating units. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

However, the law does carve out exemptions for motor vehicles, farm equipment, heavy equipment, medical devices, video-game consoles, large home appliances and certain cybersecurity products. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Sony, which owns PlayStation, will make the service available via its Bravia television consoles later this year. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

However, Nintendo hasn't announced plans to raise the prices of those consoles. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, fishing boats, jet boats, pontoons and surf boats. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

In 2013, the Royals traveled with video game consoles to help pass the time on the road. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

These connectivity options enable both headsets to connect with PCs, consoles, smartphones and handheld devices. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

But, like Rave Racer, it, too, was never released for consoles, and that makes Arcade Archives’ resurrection of it special. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Aug. 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