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
Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Troopers reportedly found a half-empty bottle of liquor and an empty nip bottle in the front console of the vehicle as well as a half-empty bottle of whiskey in the backseat, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
And somehow, through fashion, one of the most divisive and shame-inducing fields of production, Women’s History Museum was able to console and uplift.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The positions are regularly combined when controllers need to step away from the console for breaks, during shift changes or when air traffic is slow, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Troopers reportedly found a half-empty bottle of liquor and an empty nip bottle in the front console of the vehicle as well as a half-empty bottle of whiskey in the backseat, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Given the winning traditions both have established early in their careers — Ivey is 105-34 in her fifth year, becoming the fastest coach in ACC history to reach 100 wins, and Freeman is 33-9 in four seasons — there haven’t been that many opportunities for consoling messages.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
And somehow, through fashion, one of the most divisive and shame-inducing fields of production, Women’s History Museum was able to console and uplift.
—Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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Speaking to reporters at the presidential palace, new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the 24-member cabinet would prioritize financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a United Nations resolution seen as a cornerstone to stability on the Lebanese border with Israel.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Israeli cabinet will convene on Monday after Netanyahu returns to Israel.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, though the snuggles are comforting, letting your pets into bed also means welcoming fur, pet dander, and dirt into the sheets with you.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Sugar Bear licks at her baby’s head and then comforts it tenderly with her giant paw, which is almost bigger than the cub itself.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The clip opens with the snake's lower half dangling in the cupboard under the barbeque.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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As the twinkling, sostenuto piano of Daniel Blumberg’s score plays in the background, and slats of dappled light illuminate the elegant chair at the center of the space, the sleek cupboards Tóth has designed open up like the petals of a flower, revealing the minimal shelving underneath.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Instead of reassuring them, the agency’s then-chief of staff, Matt Hopson, told staff that the White House did not plan on restarting most of the aid projects, according to two officials familiar with his comments.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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To reassure a dog that their affection is reciprocated, respond positively to the nudges.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At the time, the rep assured fans that Gotti had fully recovered, crediting lifestyle changes and a new focus on his health.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Entering the season finale at home against the Chiefs, Denver was assured of a third straight losing season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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Sorel is known for its high-quality winter boots, so these shoes are a worthy investment to add to your closet.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s no better time like the present to invest in these new-and-improved closet classics.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Whether your valentine needs help falling asleep, shaking off a stressful day or soothing sore muscles, these bath bombs won’t disappoint.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s just something relaxing about being in the woods, listening to the soothing sounds of bird calls.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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