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
  • Perhaps chalking the loss up to an off-shooting night serves as a consolation for the Liberty in a matchup where everything else went wrong.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Only one thing gave Ruiz the kind of consolation that was truly the obverse of his physical pains, and that was the sacred figure of the Virgin Mary.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Miller, who said the plan for the team was to keep playing next season, even without access to the state playoffs, tried to offer consoling words.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Definition of consoling
Verb
  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • Some installments have aged better than others — though all remain at least entertaining enough for a single watch.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Skokie Theatre has been entertaining people for more than 100 years.
    — Zak Spector, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Noun
  • That could provide some reassurance that young people engaging in innocent or small-group activities wouldn’t get swept up in enforcement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Porges said Kapoor deliberately built trust with him by extending social invitations and repeatedly offering reassurances.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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