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
ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
This offer only applies to the Switch 2 console and the Mario Kart World bundle.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
At one point, a flight attendant tried to console her.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The console listings came with a wave of other retail listings for games and accessories, and those listings either fill small gaps in our knowledge about Switch 2 game packaging and pricing or confirm facts that were previously implied.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
This offer only applies to the Switch 2 console and the Mario Kart World bundle.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
In a quick turn of events, Haymitch tries to shield Lenore who runs to console Woodbine’s mother.
—Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
At one point, a flight attendant tried to console her.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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Trump's emphasis on personal loyalty, his lack of interest in dissenting opinions, and his tendency to treat cabinet meetings as platforms for pronouncements rather than collaborative discussions, mirror this imperial model of centralized, unitary authority.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Verb
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What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Not only are flags placed at every grave, as is done here, but the army assigns a soldier to stand by each grave to comfort the family and to honor their memory.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Granted, that includes comedic stints by position players Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández, but that only proves how empty the cupboard can get.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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According to the outlet, dozens of people managed to exit the shop, while four hid in a cupboard.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For years, generative AI vendors have reassured the public and enterprises that large language models are aligned with safety guidelines and reinforced against producing harmful content.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Boeing also reaffirmed its full-year delivery and cash flow targets, helping reassure investors after a series of high-profile setbacks and production slowdowns.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Penn learned the story of how her grandmother escaped in 2022 during a visit to her mother’s bank locker, where she was invited to select a piece of jewelry: a tiny flat piece of gold in the shape of a mermaid.—
Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the final round on Sunday, 14 years later, McIlroy opened his locker up to an unexpected surprise from Angel Cabrera.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No rival can have higher merit payments than the team finishing in first, while Liverpool are also assured of the highest facility fees payout after being televised 29 times in the UK this season, the same as Arsenal.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Dumas assured the audience that Hermès’ solid performance is not in danger, despite the economic uncertainties that have hit the luxury sector hard, and the looming U.S. tariffs.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago architects put bedroom closets on the other side of bathrooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The wardrobe staple sat at the bottom of our closets, quietly reserved for very specific moments: homecomings, awkward holiday parties, a date night that relied too heavily on a red lip.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
Verb
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For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Our top pick overall is Lancôme Supra Screen Invisible Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+, because of its high SPF, soothing formula, and hydrating feel without feeling greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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