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

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

By 2027, researchers stare at their consoles while AI builds itself. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

The cost of gaming keeps getting more expensive with Sony hiking the price of its consoles. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Staples has a comprehensive electronic and appliance recycling program that includes paper shredding, printer cartridges, luggage, SodaStream and CO2 containers, gaming consoles, and more. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

For many years now, there have been Pokemon games of some kind available on each of Nintendo’s consoles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn’t have prevented them from working during this week’s outage, or while consoles are offline. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 July 2026

There were bonus stages, unlockables, and achievements galore, which for the fifth generation of consoles was far ahead of its time. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 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