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 fans who were in line were given free pizza as a consolation for the long wait.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
But that's little consolation for those who are stuck on the outskirts of the job market, knocking on doors that rarely open.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolation

Verb

Spotify has low debt, which is reassuring at a time of higher interest rates, and a robust war chest.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 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

Verb

Save as a collection on MyRecipes Fall recipes feature hearty, comforting dishes with seasonal ingredients like squash, apples, and sweet potatoes.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

Verb

Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Noun

Notably, those contracts are right at the money, making this trade a major vote of confidence for a stock desperately in need of some reassurance heading into this afternoon's print.

— Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Smaller experiments might include briefly leaving the phone at home, or making a low-stakes decision without asking others for reassurance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of reassurance

Verb

Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.

— Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of assuring

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