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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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Recent Examples of solace
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, Frankie has found solace in the responses of many on Reddit who expressed sympathy with their situation.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
The team’s 56-44 record across his absence afforded some solace.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, Frankie has found solace in the responses of many on Reddit who expressed sympathy with their situation.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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Even so, staff also rely on cold rags and ice vests for relief.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The relief group stepped up after José Berríos lasted just two innings Tuesday.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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If he's really called up on Sunday and then posts a dominant ERA in his first three starts, the Phillies would be enjoying a significant consolation after losing their best pitcher for the rest of the year.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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DeLuca offers one final consolation to those struggling with their children’s sleep, no matter what phase the moon is in.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s something comforting about returning to the familiar rhythms of the last sitcom everyone seemed to be watching at the same time, even if only one member of the original cast, Oscar Nuñez, reprises his role.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Powerful real estate developer Frank (Tracy Letts) looks at Lee like a pesky bug that keeps flitting about, yet he’s also amused by his antics.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, Kobe's antics left viewers amused.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Often, that means encouragement to dream bigger.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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She is met with encouragement from commenters who support her decision to distance herself from negativity.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since Blood of My Blood has already been renewed for a second season, viewers can rest assured that Julia and Henry’s reunion is a matter of when and how, not if.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The top streamer surprised supporters with an appearance from legendary hitmaker Mariah Carey as the two spent a fun evening chopping it up and entertaining his viewers together.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Therapists typically encourage clients with OCD to avoid reassurance-seeking.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Well, not hope, but at least a reassurance that real-world business fundamentals still matter in a market obsessed with speculative AI pitch decks?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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