as in cabinet
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 to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
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as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the responsibility for the consoling of the families of the firefighters fell to the mayor
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as in reassuring
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as in assuring
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 console
Paul Ridden
may 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
But eventually, Sony will run out of stock, forcing it to potentially import more tariff-laden PS5 units from China, where the company manufactures the console.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Justin Pot, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
The woman is devastated and just needs someone to console her while her family is stuck on a last-minute flight home, and Owen’s the only person in this hospital who can give her that peace.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Arc Boats View 3 Images Luxury electric boat maker Arc is breaking out the champagne for the launch of a new center console member of the family.
—Paul Ridden
may 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
But eventually, Sony will run out of stock, forcing it to potentially import more tariff-laden PS5 units from China, where the company manufactures the console.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
Mental well-being During the initial months of the ongoing COVID pandemic, video game consoles like the Nintendo Switch were in high demand.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 14 May 2025
The woman is devastated and just needs someone to console her while her family is stuck on a last-minute flight home, and Owen’s the only person in this hospital who can give her that peace.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Verb
Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Adjective
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Your notes become both evidence and a reassuring validation that nothing is wrong with you, especially when you are being underestimated.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The above text exchange with my Parisian friend Pascale was not very reassuring.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This bestselling toner helps shrink pores and balance oil control without drying out the skin, thanks to its combination of mild exfoliants and soothing botanical extracts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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