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
Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Game consoles are always getting replaced with the newest and greatest thing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The policy also applies to tablets, Bluetooth headphones and handheld gaming consoles.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Rosen recognized videogames’ potential early, starting in the 1960s with arcades and then home consoles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Use the varied open shelving for vases, your coffee table book collection, or keep your favorite video game consoles readily available for use.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
In comparison, buying and reselling Nintendo consoles seems like a far less risky bet.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Pressing it cycles between consoles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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
Things like chase cars and remote supervision consoles don’t have to be fakery.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Game consoles are always getting replaced with the newest and greatest thing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The policy also applies to tablets, Bluetooth headphones and handheld gaming consoles.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Rosen recognized videogames’ potential early, starting in the 1960s with arcades and then home consoles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Use the varied open shelving for vases, your coffee table book collection, or keep your favorite video game consoles readily available for use.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
In comparison, buying and reselling Nintendo consoles seems like a far less risky bet.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Pressing it cycles between consoles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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While soft and airy shades of robin egg and sky blue can make farmhouse kitchens feel inviting and modern, designers Dan Mazzarini and Gaia Guidi Filippi both say navy blue cabinets feel nautical and antiquated.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The visiting locker room has comparatively low ceilings, ugly carpet and utilitarian lockers.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Seventeen states and the District of Columbia ban phones throughout the school day but allow students to keep them in accessible storage, such as lockers or backpacks, according to the report.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, space is tight in a home, though, and typical storage options like drawers, cabinets, and linen closets are limited or nonexistent.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.—
Liz Humphreys,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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