as in reassured
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 consoled
The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After the match, Osaka consoled Gauff and asked her to do the post-match interview with her.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
A day after his death, dozens of votive candles were lit and left on the sidewalk outside Exotic World as the victim’s friends consoled each other and swapped stories about Herrera.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Following a heartbreaking defeat in 2004, Democrats consoled themselves with the idea that as America became increasingly ethnically diverse, their party would be ascendant.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Later that night, the paps caught Roberts being consoled by friends.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After the match, Osaka consoled Gauff and asked her to do the post-match interview with her.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
A day after his death, dozens of votive candles were lit and left on the sidewalk outside Exotic World as the victim’s friends consoled each other and swapped stories about Herrera.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Following a heartbreaking defeat in 2004, Democrats consoled themselves with the idea that as America became increasingly ethnically diverse, their party would be ascendant.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Later that night, the paps caught Roberts being consoled by friends.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoled
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While that is not necessarily the case with Snapdragon Stadium, Elo-Rivera said he was reassured there are plans in the works to significantly increase wages and benefits for concessions workers and audio-visual technicians.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mauricio says his wife didn’t give in to that despair and felt reassured by having a work permit.—
Gustavo Valdés,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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As their retreat drew to a close, the Singsons felt a much deeper connection to their mountainous surroundings; to their group, who affirmed and comforted one another by opening up about their own relationship peaks and valleys; and to each other.—
Esme Benjamin,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk’s family needs to be comforted.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But with the Giants’ loss, Philadelphia is now also mathematically assured of at least a wild-card spot.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Consoled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoled. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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