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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 May 2026
This open architecture system is comprised of multifunction control consoles and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Last year, fans were basically beaten over the head with free snacks, free T-shirts, free figures, and even free consoles!
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
The Xbox Series consoles saw their second price increase in September, five months after an initial price hike.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
While the video game market stood at a whopping $219 billion in 2024, the competition in games has exploded over the past decade or so, with 19,000 games being released in 2023 for consoles and PC, compared to just under 2,000 in 2014, according to data from consulting firm Bain & Company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Her fury at Helios employees being treated so shabbily is matched only by her disbelief at Ger and his crew’s recklessness in allowing the consoles monitoring and controlling all of Happy Valley’s life-support systems and communications with the Titan mission unstaffed.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Coffee tables, side tables, and TV consoles tend to collect everything from remotes and chargers to toys and paperwork.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Link and Zelda’s journey from game consoles to the big screen is getting fast-tracked with Nintendo moving up the live-action adaptation’s release date.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 May 2026
This open architecture system is comprised of multifunction control consoles and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Rather than being hunched over their game consoles, these guys were reenacting a legend that—according to Liane—dates back to the early Middle Ages, featuring a Catholic maiden called Mata and a Muslim prince called Grifone.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
Last year, fans were basically beaten over the head with free snacks, free T-shirts, free figures, and even free consoles!
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 May 2026
The Xbox Series consoles saw their second price increase in September, five months after an initial price hike.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
While the video game market stood at a whopping $219 billion in 2024, the competition in games has exploded over the past decade or so, with 19,000 games being released in 2023 for consoles and PC, compared to just under 2,000 in 2014, according to data from consulting firm Bain & Company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Her fury at Helios employees being treated so shabbily is matched only by her disbelief at Ger and his crew’s recklessness in allowing the consoles monitoring and controlling all of Happy Valley’s life-support systems and communications with the Titan mission unstaffed.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Coffee tables, side tables, and TV consoles tend to collect everything from remotes and chargers to toys and paperwork.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
Noun
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There's quite a lot of storage in there too, with both lower and upper cabinets.—
Adam Williams
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Verb
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Men’s and women’s changing areas have lockers, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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For extra calming, centella ansiatica further soothes redness.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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