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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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Recent Examples of solace
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Music is what really gave me my solace.
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David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for.
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Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Anne, Denise and Mary take solace in how well, despite the tragedy that crashed down over them, their families have survived and even thrived.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Music is what really gave me my solace.
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David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
One survivor said the measure, if signed into law, would give her and others solace.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for.
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Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
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Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
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Lush Coconut Body Butter Think of this as the final step in achieving expensive-looking skin—rich enough to comfort dry areas yet lightweight enough to leave behind a polished, radiant finish.
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After learning the news, Messi flew back to Argentina from Spain to comfort his future bride, according to Argentina's Para Ti.
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But even in hard times, there are things to amuse us.
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In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
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This reassurance requires more than just an announcement at an all-hands meeting.
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The sign was welcomed by a populace seeking reassurance as fierce arguments over slavery strained the bonds of union.
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.
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Even now at more than 50 years old, there is something undeniable about the movie’s ability to entertain, delight and terrify an audience.
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The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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