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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
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, find solace in the incredible museums, which house some of the most extensive art collections in the world.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Noun
Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, find solace in the incredible museums, which house some of the most extensive art collections in the world.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson.
—Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solace
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In her two-inning relief appearance on Friday, Sophia Simpson shutout Stanford's softball squad.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Research also shows a majority of donations are made within the first five days after a disaster when media coverage is at its highest, but many of these donations go only toward immediate relief.Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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As consolation to its shooters, the Stugna-P has a remote-launch function.David Axe, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In this brand of rugby, teams of seven players compete in short, 14-minute knockout matches leading to semifinals, consolation and championship rounds.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Department of Justice indicted Trump with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to knowingly make a false statement, and assisting, aiding or comforting an insurrection.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ariana Grande is comforting Cynthia Erivo on the Wicked press tour.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fans were amused by the basketball team taking the city's public transit system.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dunkin' Donuts has amused its fanbase and competitors alike following a rather spicy post to the brand's Instagram account.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The two can’t even agree on how to treat the kids after a round of losses: with aggressive berating or gentle encouragement?Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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To be clear – this is not argument for AI as a placebo for human relationships, but rather an encouragement to use it in creative ways that ease the gap between needs and availability.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rest assured, the couple is still together and posts each other on Instagram constantly.StyleCaster, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sunday’s was assured once Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambled 13 yards for the deciding touchdown with 12 seconds remaining, capping an 80-yard drive inside the final three minutes.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Frolova-Walker and Walker, at the end of their book on the Shostakovich Fifth, entertain an enticing possibility: What if the work actually had nothing to do with Stalin?Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Six rounds into the eight-round match—which ended in a unanimous decision for Paul—the commentator Rosie Perez, a longtime friend of Tyson’s, dropped any pretense of being entertained.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cross-checking information with nonpartisan groups and reputable news outlets can offer that extra layer of reassurance.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Easterly and her state counterparts play this message of reassurance on repeat, interview after interview and speech after speech.Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Solace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solace. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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