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
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The 25-year-old defender was consoled by team-mates but headed towards the tunnel knowing another spell on the sidelines awaited him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Noun
There are still a few games in the pipeline for Nintendo's original hybrid console, but most developers' biggest and best will be moving to the new console in no time at all.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Low input lag and a fast 120Hz refresh rate make this TV a great choice for those with consoles, and our expert listed them as some of his pros.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Verb
Royal is a scoundrel, but Hackman finds his way to some really lovely moments: boyishly teasing Anjelica Huston’s Etheline about the old times or quietly consoling Chas about his really rough year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The 25-year-old defender was consoled by team-mates but headed towards the tunnel knowing another spell on the sidelines awaited him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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While the idea of you and your partner being on the same page about most things sounds comforting, researchers surprisingly found that being similar doesn’t always translate to being satisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Texas chefs unite to comfort Kerrville through food Our food critic Matthew Odam visited the grounds of Kerrville Folk Festival, where chefs from around the state have staged a massive food relief operation.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 July 2025
Noun
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And, yes, there’s a new wooden salad bowl in the cupboard to class up our tiny home on wheels.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, Brycen Sperlich, owner of Prime Drain Cleaning and Plumbing in Tennessee, told USA TODAY earlier this year.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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After a conversation with Jaguar Bite Production VP Juan Pablo Solano, one of the founders of the company, Bolt felt reassured that Solano and his partners would personally manage the film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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John Rave had a new jersey hanging in his locker on Friday afternoon.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Oh, and Frank ends up taking a leak in a school locker.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Columbia also agreed to submit to a federal monitor that will assure compliance with admissions and hiring practices and provide certain information about foreign students to immigration authorities.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Before long, what was once a closet quickly became a space for the dogs to relax and be safe.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Combine them well, and white jeans can become the most versatile piece in your closet throughout the year.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Bathed in soothing grey tones, the 190 guest rooms and suites are configured with an open layout and oversized ceiling-to-floor windows.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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