as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
the military officer who must console the bereaved at a soldier's funeral
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Recent Examples of console
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The 25-year-old defender was consoled by team-mates but headed towards the tunnel knowing another spell on the sidelines awaited him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Noun
There are still a few games in the pipeline for Nintendo's original hybrid console, but most developers' biggest and best will be moving to the new console in no time at all.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Verb
Royal is a scoundrel, but Hackman finds his way to some really lovely moments: boyishly teasing Anjelica Huston’s Etheline about the old times or quietly consoling Chas about his really rough year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The 25-year-old defender was consoled by team-mates but headed towards the tunnel knowing another spell on the sidelines awaited him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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While the idea of you and your partner being on the same page about most things sounds comforting, researchers surprisingly found that being similar doesn’t always translate to being satisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Still, that does not comfort Sayda, who asked to be identified by only her first name because of her legal status.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Consider the amount of space on your counter or in your cupboards before purchasing a machine.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Depending on your household layout, a cabinet, cupboard, or pantry could work well.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Teachers tried their best to reassure kids who had seen the rumor through text messages and were afraid to board the bus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The walk to Sani Dental from my hotel was less than reassuring.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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John Rave had a new jersey hanging in his locker on Friday afternoon.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Oh, and Frank ends up taking a leak in a school locker.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He’s earned that chance, but in today’s NBA, nobody is assured of anything. Not even a good guy and a good coach like Jamahl Mosley.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Add some flair to the closet classic with this cap-sleeve top reminiscent of Swift’s trendy muscle T-shirt.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Catching my teen rummaging through my closet is oddly flattering.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Niacinamide helps refine texture, hyaluronic acid keeps hydration levels in check, and vitamin E adds a soothing antioxidant boost.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Soak in a naturally heated pool while enjoying the beauty of the adjacent Sinclair Canyon rock cliffs and the soothing chant of Sinclair Creek.—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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