as in cabinets
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 comforts
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 consoles
Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Usually, aging consoles drop in price, but not this generation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Smaller video-game manufacturers have pushed back launches or canceled the release of new consoles altogether.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the previous games in the series, and despite studio KING Art's experience with consoles, the fourth installment is sticking to PC (Steam) for now.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The robots can be controlled through terminal consoles, by voice and with a tactical glove or control stick mounted on the rifle.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, pontoons and surf boats.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
But weaker consumer spending and sluggish demand for new video game consoles have made the job cuts necessary, Sweeney said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
What years were the consoles released?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Jason Getz, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), returns to Mayfair in Part 2, develops a friendship with Francesca and consoles her after John’s death.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Back at the cooking lesson, Meredith eventually joins them, but is so in a huff that even their instructor, Giovanni, takes notice and consoles her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The good news is, thanks to smart TVs and streaming, most of us no longer have DVD players or stacks of discs on our media consoles gathering grime.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Usually, aging consoles drop in price, but not this generation.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Smaller video-game manufacturers have pushed back launches or canceled the release of new consoles altogether.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Like the previous games in the series, and despite studio KING Art's experience with consoles, the fourth installment is sticking to PC (Steam) for now.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The robots can be controlled through terminal consoles, by voice and with a tactical glove or control stick mounted on the rifle.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, pontoons and surf boats.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
But weaker consumer spending and sluggish demand for new video game consoles have made the job cuts necessary, Sweeney said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
What years were the consoles released?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Greta consoles her sister after Nora lost in her final match.
—Jason Getz, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), returns to Mayfair in Part 2, develops a friendship with Francesca and consoles her after John’s death.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Back at the cooking lesson, Meredith eventually joins them, but is so in a huff that even their instructor, Giovanni, takes notice and consoles her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles
Noun
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The facility is 144,000 square feet filled with rows and rows of black computer cabinets, which are filled with microprocessors.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The top of the refrigerator and tops of the cabinets over your range is where the dust mixes with grease and sticks.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Community fans patiently await a Troy and Abed reunion to heal their hearts, Donald Glover assures six seasons and a movie are still the plan.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brandon also assures her that there are two human head writers working alongside the AI, so no guild rules are being broken.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Check your guest rooms for clutter in drawers and closets, as well as in the bathroom and bedside tables.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The moisturizer, which contains a cocktail of potent emollients, deeply hydrates and soothes the skin.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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