solaced

verb

past tense of solace
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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  1. assured
  2. amused
  3. comforted
  4. entertained
  5. reassured
  6. regaled
  7. soothed
  8. consoled
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  • The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • What were some of the announcements that delighted or amused you?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Humorous art that makes light of what goes on in the bathroom can have a playful effect and keep your guests amused, too.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of amused
Verb
  • He was comforted by Denzel Dumfries, a former team-mate at PSV Eindhoven and hugged by Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Definition of comforted
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  • Mexico returned from halftime with great momentum in front of a crowd that had been entertained at halftime by the Mexican band Maná.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of entertained
Verb
  • Amore reassured residents of Rhode Island's election security, citing regular voter list maintenance and participation in information-sharing agreements.
    — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 July 2026
  • That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of reassured
Verb
  • The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.
    — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Definition of regaled
Verb
  • Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 June 2026
  • How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
    — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Definition of consoled
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