consoling 1 of 3

as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering the responsibility for the consoling of the families of the firefighters fell to the mayor

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consoling

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adjective

consoling

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verb

present participle of console

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Recent Examples of consoling
Verb
Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024 Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters. Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024 Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Harris' campaign manager and former state director in her Senate office, said the vice president uses her experience consoling victims as a courtroom prosecutor to connect with people after tragedies. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024 Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Harris’ campaign manager and former state director in her Senate office, said the vice president uses her experience consoling victims as a courtroom prosecutor to connect with people after tragedies. Chris Megerian and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoling
Adjective
  • That was the most reassuring piece of joining this film.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
  • This fall’s reassuring and interchangeable colors also follow Pantone’s Fashion Color Trend report for spring, which favored neutral and grounded shades.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The Trojans did, however, rebound and take home the consolation championship with victories over Rochester Mayo on Friday and Osseo on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
    Jon Weisbrod, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Not insignificant compensation, but no meaningful consolation for a historic mistake.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In an unsettled time, the most effective commercial messages are all about reassurance, togetherness and entertainment.
    Eric Deggans, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
  • Japan's prime minister will be looking to strike a personal connection with Trump and get reassurance that Trump won't hit Japan with tariffs or abandon its security guarantees.
    Selina Wang, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.
    Wayfair, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025

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“Consoling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consoling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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