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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Stephen Kolek was assured of one thing on Saturday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025 -
Rachel Laing, the mayoral spokesperson, said advocates and other residents can be assured that Gloria does not support housing on the Mission Bay Park properties — even if they are declared surplus.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On TikTok, Kobe's antics left viewers amused.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The big glass pyramid amused Mona.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With a little creativity, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained — all from the comfort of home.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once there, his guidance counselor, Clyde Archibeque, pulled him aside, reassured him and tied the tie for him.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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They had been reassured by websites, fake reviews, Certificates, and even Companies House entries.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s his outlet for a passion that began during childhood walks alongside his father, who regaled him with the glory years.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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My brother played it religiously and regaled me about his adventures in the shed and the sandbox.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cradlewise crib has a camera and uses an AI algorithm to predict when your baby needs to be soothed and will automatically start moving up and down to bounce the baby.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
27 Aug. 2025
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In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the match, Osaka consoled Gauff and asked her to do the post-match interview with her.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Solaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solaced. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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