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
Anzar Mehraj,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
This will have to do with the design and release of the entire next generation of consoles, and is a potentially industry-changing move unlike anything else on this list.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sony is discontinuing physical discs for its PlayStation video game consoles and going fully digital starting in January 2028, the consumer electronics company said on Wednesday.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Given the complex nature of consoles and constantly changing formats, preservation is already a massive challenge.
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Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
Plus, faster load speeds means a better gaming experience on both PS5 consoles and PC.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Speaking of consoles, the Sega Dreamcast was released in 1998 as well.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year.
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Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year.
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James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Greta consoles her sister after Nora lost in her final match.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The 15- to 20-year-old consoles can no longer support the secure payment systems used by the modern PlayStation Network, the company said.
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Anzar Mehraj,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts.
—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
This will have to do with the design and release of the entire next generation of consoles, and is a potentially industry-changing move unlike anything else on this list.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sony is discontinuing physical discs for its PlayStation video game consoles and going fully digital starting in January 2028, the consumer electronics company said on Wednesday.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Given the complex nature of consoles and constantly changing formats, preservation is already a massive challenge.
—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
Plus, faster load speeds means a better gaming experience on both PS5 consoles and PC.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Speaking of consoles, the Sega Dreamcast was released in 1998 as well.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year.
—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Verb
Luka Modrić consoles Mateo Kovačić after Croatia's 2-1 loss to Portugal.
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Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year.
—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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
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Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
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The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
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The cupboards were nearly bare.
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The Dodgers have not taken the division just yet, but taking two out of three from the Padres assures their stronghold isn’t loosening anytime soon.
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The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
Noun
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
Verb
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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.
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Tehran estimates a post-war Hormuz toll could generate $40 billion in annual revenue, The Wall Street Journal reported, and is pitching Gulf nations on sharing the proceeds, even as Washington reassures its allies that tolls would be unacceptable.
Noun
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods.
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Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
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Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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