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
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
As leading console makers contend with the pull towards digital, skyrocketing memory prices fueled by the artificial intelligence buildout have led to price hikes on consoles.
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Cj Haddad,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Certainly, the consoling notion surfaced quickly among the Chiefs after their 28-21 loss to Buffalo on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.
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Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The technology company produced the first PlayStation in 1994, a gray console equipped with a CD-ROM drive.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
As leading console makers contend with the pull towards digital, skyrocketing memory prices fueled by the artificial intelligence buildout have led to price hikes on consoles.
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Cj Haddad,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Verb
The script called for the teen-ager to sign on the line, the mother to follow the agency woman out into the hallway, and the best friend to enter and give the teen-ager a consoling hug.
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Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
Noun
Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
The script called for the teen-ager to sign on the line, the mother to follow the agency woman out into the hallway, and the best friend to enter and give the teen-ager a consoling hug.
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Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Certainly, the consoling notion surfaced quickly among the Chiefs after their 28-21 loss to Buffalo on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
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Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.
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Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Despite nearly losing his business, Schoen’s main goal that day — and ever since — has been helping and consoling other victims, his daughter said.
—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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By June 2024, Eisenkot and Gantz withdrew from the emergency war cabinet, citing the absence of an endgame.
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The windowed chef’s kitchen has been nicely renovated — royal-azure cabinets, marble countertops, and some swanky stainless-steel appliances — and flows into a sweet corner breakfast nook with dual exposures.
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Lush Coconut Body Butter Think of this as the final step in achieving expensive-looking skin—rich enough to comfort dry areas yet lightweight enough to leave behind a polished, radiant finish.
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After learning the news, Messi flew back to Argentina from Spain to comfort his future bride, according to Argentina's Para Ti.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Kamal used to keep pickles, olive oil and other spices in a cupboard.
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As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.
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Instead, the study should reassure coffee drinkers that moderate coffee consumption may fit into a liver-healthy lifestyle.
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That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
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Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.
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Yybyyb Square-Toe Glove Ballet Flats Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider these glove flats that’ll serve as a conversation-starter and compliment-magnet in your closet.
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Ahead, shop the best celebrity all-white looks, sure to inspire a style reset within your closet this summer.
Verb
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Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities.
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The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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