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
Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
When the system, Nintendo’s first new console in eight years, was first announced with its $450-price tag, players pushed back, but Nintendo held firm on the cost amid tariffs and even increased the price of some of the system’s accessories.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2025
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Jennings immediately held news conferences to update the public on what happened and was tasked with helping console the families of those who died.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 26 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
Nintendo says the Switch 2 hit the highest global sales of any of its consoles in the first few days of its release.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
When the system, Nintendo’s first new console in eight years, was first announced with its $450-price tag, players pushed back, but Nintendo held firm on the cost amid tariffs and even increased the price of some of the system’s accessories.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 June 2025
Verb
Deborah consoles herself with swag from a touristy souvenir shop.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Jennings immediately held news conferences to update the public on what happened and was tasked with helping console the families of those who died.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 26 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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Stay calm and reassuring—Your cat will pick up on your emotions; speak in a soft, soothing voice and stay relaxed throughout the visit.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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For an American Catholic like me, that hint of shared culture is both charming and reassuring.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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There is something very soothing about sitting down and putting pen to paper, like drinking a hot cup of tea or relaxing in a sauna.—
Nancy Marshall,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Veterinary Vision says that hearing your voice is very soothing for blind dogs, so talking to your pup often can help comfort them.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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