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

Nintendo's Switch 2 consoles in boxes are shown at a midnight opening of a Best Buy store on June 5, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026

This marks the first standalone IndyCar game in over two decades, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Stream. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Those peaks also came later in life for the Switch than for many other Nintendo consoles. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

More recent trade tensions and a global memory shortage, painful for any player in the business of consumer electronics, haven’t helped for the companies who make consoles and handhelds. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Studios raced to adapt beloved game franchises for film and TV, while tech giants spent billions hiring the world’s best developers to ensure their new consoles and releases could compete. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

Plus, faster load speeds means a better gaming experience on both PS5 consoles and PC. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

The 15- to 20-year-old consoles can no longer support the secure payment systems used by the modern PlayStation Network, the company said. — Anzar Mehraj, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Verb

Luka Modrić consoles Mateo Kovačić after Croatia's 2-1 loss to Portugal. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 3 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