as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
I will be forever grateful for my friend's solacing of me when my mother died
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1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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2
as in amusing
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 solacing
Verb
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In this world, there’s something reassuring about a villain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026 -
The company released a statement reassuring law enforcement officers who use the site to find extra work that Robinson had no access to their personal information.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Vatican released on Monday details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation Africa tour, suggesting Christian-Muslim relations, comforting victims of violence and encouraging the Catholic community in former European colonies will be key themes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Gleicher found Anja entertaining a table of cast and crew members, which included one of his patients.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy responded to Healey’s X post with one of his own on Thursday, assuring Healey and Bay State residents that Dunkin’ is not going anywhere.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several homeless residents have also filed complaints against San Jose, accusing the city of lacking due process and even deliberately destroying thousands of dollars’ worth of items even while assuring the owners that their belongings were safe.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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“Solacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solacing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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