solacing 1 of 2

noun

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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solacing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of solace
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
  1. consolation
  2. reassuring
  3. amusing
  4. consoling
  5. comforting
  6. entertaining
  7. reassurance
  8. assuring
Noun
  • His devastating dribbling came to the fore in his cameo appearances for Senegal at the World Cup, with his consolation goal in their 3-1 group-stage defeat by France the highlight.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Robert Kolodny’s camera watches from afar as Ryan embraces his pal out in an open field, providing comfort and consolation in this hour of need.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • But more importantly for DJI, a new local-only data mode should go some way to reassuring anyone concerned by the first Romo’s serious security flaws.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For a parent watching a ride take an unexpected turn or run longer than expected, that extra visibility could be reassuring.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reassuring
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of amusing
Noun
  • Also somewhat consoling is the ongoing investigation by the FBI.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As such, Pinheiro was correct in reversing his original decision, leaving Embolo in tears and in need of consoling by team-mates.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of consoling
Verb
  • This comforting mac-and-cheese dish has 10 minutes of hands-on time, and a quick salad will round out the meal.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This relatability made the plot feel relevant in a way that was both unsettling and, somehow, comforting.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • In Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s La Bola Negra (Netflix), Cruz plays a bawdy cabaret singer entertaining troops during the Spanish Civil War.
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson has generally not been interested in entertaining questions about last season.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Noun
  • If a manager requests an update while someone at home needs help, don’t try to satisfy both through vague reassurance.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • None other than Oprah was the master of ceremonies, someone who millions of Americans looked to for comfort, reassurance, and guidance.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
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“Solacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solacing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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