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
PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Then again, my childhood was tied to the rise of the FPS genre and video games for home consoles and desktop PCs.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Quan, now 53, also recalls Ford consoling him while filming that frightening sequence, which sees Ford's titular explorer and Quan's sidekick character, Short Round, chart an escape from the Temple of Doom.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In the console’s left rail menu, click Dark Web Monitoring and then click the Add New Item button.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Then again, my childhood was tied to the rise of the FPS genre and video games for home consoles and desktop PCs.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Laptop and tablet prices might increase by 45%, video game consoles by as much as 40% and smartphones by as much as 26%.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Quan, now 53, also recalls Ford consoling him while filming that frightening sequence, which sees Ford's titular explorer and Quan's sidekick character, Short Round, chart an escape from the Temple of Doom.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
Noun
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And then there was Biden’s stubborn refusal to accept the Senate’s constitutional role in confirming cabinet secretaries.—
Will Swaim,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
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During the meeting Wednesday of President Donald Trump's cabinet, Kennedy said two people had died in an ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Others addressed the boyfriend’s reaction to wanting to be comforted.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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These dinners evolved into pop-ups across the city and a catering business, and while her private clients often request bright, health-minded items, her own hand gravitates toward comforting, nostalgic recipes and fish sauce in her own kitchen.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The footage also showed the inside of Williams’ new home with its refrigerator and cupboards being stocked with food.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Add classic beauty to your china cabinet, cupboard, or tablescape with this lovely dinnerware set.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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By Ian King | Bloomberg Broadcom Inc. shares jumped after the chip supplier for Apple Inc. and other big tech companies gave an upbeat forecast, reassuring investors that spending on artificial intelligence computing remains healthy.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Like any kind person would, N reassures me this isn’t true.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Commenting on the issue, Commissioner Jay Monahan assured that the two issues were unrelated.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Proceeds benefit Winter Park Day Nursery’s mission to assure a high-quality preschool education for children, regardless of their family’s income.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The primary suite is located on the first floor and has its own living room, as well as access to the backyard, a massive walk-in closet, and a sumptuous bathroom with skylights.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Once your spring break and summer trips are planned, make sure your warm weather closet is ready to pack, too — especially while Hollywood’s go-to Birkenstock sandals are on sale.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fragrance is soothing, making the whole experience even better.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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