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
Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
PlayStation consoles rely on a type of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips, which are in short supply as demand from artificial intelligence and data center operators increases.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Nintendo maintains its previous forecast of 19 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles sold by March 31, which will mark the end of Nintendo’s current fiscal year.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The police report showed 143 products, including dozens of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S consoles, AirPods, Meta Quest VR headsets, Beats wireless headphones, a PC, a Segway, wireless controllers, and more.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Things like chase cars and remote supervision consoles don’t have to be fakery.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Game consoles are always getting replaced with the newest and greatest thing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Rosen recognized videogames’ potential early, starting in the 1960s with arcades and then home consoles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Neon Grove is the place for kids aged 8 to 12, entertained with activities that include gaming consoles and skee-ball.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
PlayStation consoles rely on a type of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips, which are in short supply as demand from artificial intelligence and data center operators increases.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Nintendo maintains its previous forecast of 19 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles sold by March 31, which will mark the end of Nintendo’s current fiscal year.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The police report showed 143 products, including dozens of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S consoles, AirPods, Meta Quest VR headsets, Beats wireless headphones, a PC, a Segway, wireless controllers, and more.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Things like chase cars and remote supervision consoles don’t have to be fakery.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Game consoles are always getting replaced with the newest and greatest thing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Rosen recognized videogames’ potential early, starting in the 1960s with arcades and then home consoles.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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There are three functional drawers at the top and two smaller cabinets on each side of a larger central section.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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Combine these two impulses by looking into home projects, like tidying your kitchen cupboards or even repainting an entire room.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Funk assures that the softened, decomposing cardboard will allow plants to grow through.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are new lockers assigned, a few non-roster invitees trying to play their way into a pension plan, and some genuinely impressive talent on the depth chart.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Consoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoles. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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