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as in relief
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow
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as in consolation
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice
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as in to comfort
to ease the grief or distress of
counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus
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Recent Examples of solace
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Leo urged young people to find solace in their faith.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
After the series, James, who scored nearly 9 points per game below his regular-season average in those Finals, seemed to take solace in the misery of others.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Leo urged young people to find solace in their faith.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
One survivor said the measure, if signed into law, would give her and others solace.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
People were solaced and troubled by history in ways that the United States seemed to have no need for.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
Noun
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Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.—
Bobby Finger
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Get on-demand temperature relief -- anytime, anywhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Seleção found itself 5-0 down after 30 minutes, then in a 7-0 hole 10 minutes from the final whistle, before Oscar scored the most insignificant of consolation goals in the final minute.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Then this year, the base got cut to 36 cents, with a 4-cent top-up thrown in as a consolation.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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There’s something undeniably comforting about a casserole that takes care of dinner all in one dish.—
Torie Cox,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The process of arranging dinner amused and intimidated me.—
Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
Noun
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Tisch’s presence in the top ranks of his administration presented some reassurance to some of those voters.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Most importantly, fans all over the world were entertained by the product.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As Stephanie entertained the guests, Paul prepared dinner, methodically puttering in the kitchen all afternoon.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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