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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet what solace those words gave to Qlayaa parishioners was tempered by the confusion felt over Al-Rahi’s killing.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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
For that, Alcantara will take solace.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet what solace those words gave to Qlayaa parishioners was tempered by the confusion felt over Al-Rahi’s killing.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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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The money originally was meant to feed elderly and disabled residents in the district, courtesy of federal pandemic-relief funds given to the county.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Suspending the fees can provide immediate financial relief for citizens, promote greater accountability and prevent unchecked increases in utility costs.—
Jason Buckel,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Brunson captained the 2023 FIBA World Cup team that did not medal and finished fourth behind Germany, Serbia and Canada, who the Americans lost to in the third-place consolation game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, at least the algorithm’s continuing inconsistencies are of some consolation.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wearing her signature pink headband, the popular children’s entertainer leaned toward the screen, trying to comfort the boy.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Is she amused or angered or saddened by this?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Online influencers were not amused about extreme travel difficulties in the 24-hour period between March 15, 2026, and March 16, 2026, as experienced by some Spirit Airlines travelers as well as those at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Building a Legacy at Keystone With the encouragement of mountain communities, the presence of Black visitors can only increase.—
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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And before the shoes move on, every single pair receives a handwritten note with a message of hope and encouragement.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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By narrowing the ban to just polystyrene and allowing customers to ask for plastic straws and utensils, Bumgardner said he’d been assured groups such as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association would not actively oppose the effort.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Washington coach Brian Keefe seemed fine with Adebayo scoring big to assure the Heat won the game right to the point his team was on the embarrassing side of history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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View Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Known for layered interiors infused with cinematic flair, Durham Ranch is quintessential Fulk—his distinctly Western take on Americana, elevated with chic accents and designed with entertaining in mind.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, survivors and advocates say that reassurance matters.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For many families, this adds another layer of reassurance when younger riders need transportation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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