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 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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as in reassuring
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Recent Examples of consoling
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Her collection this season included an extra-large mirror, a long console, and a round side table.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 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
In a way, that’s a consoling thought.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time!
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Her collection this season included an extra-large mirror, a long console, and a round side table.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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 consoling
Adjective
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Stock the fridge – food is always reassuring.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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The broadcast networks are beholden to Trump’s FCC in a way cable channels aren’t, but that’s hardly reassuring.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time as a family of four, that trip actually felt relaxing.—
Kristen Altmeyer,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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There are different spaces to suit every guest, from traditional Japanese fine dining at the sushi bar and drinks at the full-service bar to an entertaining show at the teppanyaki tables and a relaxing dinner in the main dining room.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dill pickles, then, embody a duality of being both bold and soothing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Together, these elements ground the kitchen in an organic look that feels both stylish and soothing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Consoling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoling. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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