as in cabinet
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 to comfort
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 console
Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The announcement of the ROG Xbox Allys and Xbox’s partnership with Asus also sparked some confusion over whether Xbox was out of the in-house-made console game.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Out of the box, the Sprint includes 45 games across the catalogue that helped create Intellivision’s place in early console history, including games like Boulder Dash and Astrosmash (my personal favourite), as well as a spread of sports releases that originally drove the system’s popularity.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The announcement of the ROG Xbox Allys and Xbox’s partnership with Asus also sparked some confusion over whether Xbox was out of the in-house-made console game.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Thomson also talked about all the Phillies players consoling Kerkering after the game.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
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All-White Everything A white kitchen will always have timeless appeal, but an all-white kitchen—cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and walls—can feel flat and sterile.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though, as Karbler assures, between STRATCOM and the Pentagon, the government conducts around 400 kinds of rehearsals, exercises, and conferences to practice for crisis events like this, and that includes various cabinet members.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gooey butter cake is beloved for its, well, gooey texture and warm, comforting flavors that are decadent but not fussy or overwhelming.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both broke down in tears after Ali’s rejection and were comforted by their families.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, your tools sit in cupboards and drawers waiting for a dinner party that never happens.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cupboard is not bare for the Lakers, though.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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While workers are hand-wringing at the prospect of an algorithm taking their job, bosses are reassuring workers that AI is just like any other technological revolution.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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After news hit of Ozer’s Safehaven embezzlement indictment in 2024, Ozer spent months reassuring folks that the charges were all going to go away.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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On the day before the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade in February, Isaiah Rodgers packed his locker at the team facility after invigorating a career that had almost been gambled away.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During that time, make a list of all the things that particular space needs, like cleaning out the closet, swapping out air filters, dusting fan blades, washing the walls, and cleaning the windows and under the rugs.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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As for other layering pieces, Sher-Chambers recommends a wool coat to brave the cold and a classic black blazer to pair with just about any bottoms in your closet.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cool temperature may also soothe sore gums.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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