SOLACED Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

solaced

verb

past tense of solace

as in assured

to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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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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She was delighted by the story and assured me that had Bernard seen Eddie decapitate his work for a laugh, he would have been doubled over alongside my father.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Our guests can rest assured that our team can turn even their wildest dreams into reality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of assured

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Horgan ended up incorporating some of those videos—AI slop of dogs blowing up houses with laser beam eyes, for instance—which amused Murphy.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Students were especially amused that AI had John Singer, who acts as a hub connecting all the other characters, speaking on a variety of subjects.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of amused

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Gilbertson says he’s comforted by the fact that the joint venture called the Alameda Belt Line will hire many of his employees.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Her son and protesters from Indivisible Lake Norman, who were at the trial or outside the courthouse every day this week, comforted her.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comforted

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Yes; families are clearly the property's sweet spot, thanks to extensive kids programming, multiple pools, and a schedule of activities that keeps younger travelers entertained from morning until night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Borden entertained O’Neil and other actors at her Maplecroft mansion in Fall River.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

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