as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
I will be forever grateful for my friend's solacing of me when my mother died
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1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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2
as in amusing
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 Synonyms for solacing
Verb
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Anyone who has seen a shark fin break the water and then disappear knows this is not reassuring.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026 -
At least two other Spanish-language schools in Boise sent notes to parents reassuring them that their staff members, many of whom are immigrants, all have proper documentation, according to one school’s director and a letter shared with the Statesman that was sent by another school.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As in Robinson’s other works, what elevates them from amusing to sublime is the way they’re performed, often by unfamiliar but wonderfully offbeat character actors — through overly broad smiles, wild-eyed smirks, strange pronunciations.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Infanta had some consolation, however, in her role as Spain’s flag bearer during the opening ceremony.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the 62nd minute, Elanga scored a consolation with a wonderful solo strike, slaloming in from the left and curling in via the far post — Newcastle’s first goal at the Etihad since September 2018, following seven visits without scoring.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whip up a batch of this Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup—made with ramen and served with extra Sriracha sauce—for a warm, comforting soup with a little spice.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Watching Malinin skate, Glenn couldn’t hide her anxiety and received comforting hugs from Bates in the Team USA box.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Oakland’s council has swung in a less activist-friendly political direction this past year, awarding robust police surveillance contracts and entertaining more aggressive policies around clearing homeless encampments.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Further along are stacked formal rooms ideal for entertaining.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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This proposal also reflects feedback from Baltimore County residents who are seeking reassurance that public institutions are operating transparently and responsibly.—
Carl Jackson,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Solacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solacing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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