1
as in assured
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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2
as in amused
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 Synonyms for solaced
Verb
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Only one, Jessie Diggins, has clinched a spot so far, with another, Julia Kern, all but assured a spot based on the World Cup standings.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Special Olympics are not amused after Kid Rock used an ableist slur while making a joke in a recent Fox News interview.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The footage left internet viewers both amused and confused.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sioux writes that none of the other girls or moms comforted her, and instead, some of the mothers said Sioux and Frazier brought this on themselves by not having Miller manage her.—
Tanisha Bhat,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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That feeling of being safely enveloped, comforted, and held stayed with him.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Much of that extra time was spent setting the stage for the next performance, but there was plenty to keep guests entertained between takes.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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In between performances, while the crew was breaking down and setting up on stage, there was a lovely MC keeping the crowd entertained.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that China's commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Jan. 2026
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that Beijing’s commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
Hallie Gu,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ed Wallace, who regaled radio listeners, TV viewers and newspaper readers with stories and advice about cars, died Sunday at his Fort Worth home.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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Jim often regaled others with the spicy story.—
Lee Michael Katz,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The thick cream is gentle enough for daily use, and my normally dry skin feels immediately calm and soothed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Tennessee attempted to claw back with a touchdown early in the second half, Simpson soothed any stress, engineering a nine-play, 99-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Rico Scott.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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During the walkabout, William stopped for selfies, consoled a woman who appeared to have injured her hand and chatted with locals, sometimes with the help of a translator.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks, who in one moment consoled Chastain and in the next celebrated with race winner and road-racing-wonder Shane van Gisbergen, weighed in on the last-lap debacle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Solaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solaced. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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