SOLACING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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verb

present participle of solace

as in reassuring

to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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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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Noun

The meager platoon was a consolation from Lord Borros, who claims to be too busy repelling the Dornish to come to his queen’s aid.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 July 2026
The combativity award for his efforts on Saturday will be scant consolation.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consolation

Verb

Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Studies show responsiveness is key in customer experience, reassuring people they are heard.

— Alejandro Cárdenas Villa, Forbes.com, 27 July 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

This comforting one-pan dinner should always hold a place in your seasonal dinner rotation.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Those are millions of hours physicians can spend explaining a cancer diagnosis, comforting anxious families, and helping patients make life-changing decisions.

— Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Brands and artists are working together now to make truly interesting content that is both authentic to the artist and the brand, and entertaining to the viewer.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The generous layout currently comprises six staterooms, including a full-beam primary suite, plus several areas for entertaining.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Definition of entertaining

Noun

For many residents, the extensive defenses are both a reminder of the early days of the war and a source of reassurance that Ukraine is preparing for any future scenarios.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Kelaidis reads their popularity as evidence that historical scholarship has become a kind of liberal jeremiad, offering moral reassurance through historical analogy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of reassurance

Verb

Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.

— Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of assuring

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