CONSOLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkän-ˌsōl

Definition of console

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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verb

kən-ˈsōl

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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In a statement to The Verge, Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet says that while physical game discs are subject to licensing inspections, that shouldn’t have prevented them from working during this week’s outage, or while consoles are offline. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 29 July 2026 Almost all the controls are embedded in the touchscreen, but there is a dedicated volume knob on the center console. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026

Verb

Harry Kane consoles Jude Bellingham after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15 in Atlanta. — David Hickey, NBC news, 16 July 2026 Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, was seen crying at times, dabbing her eyes with tissues and being consoled by the people around her. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for console

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Noun

Guzman was also one of the last remaining cabinet members who joined Johnson’s administration at the start of his term.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
On Tuesday, the ruling Liberal Democratic party advanced the bill through key committees, with Nikkei reporting Takaichi wants cabinet approval by this month, and for the bill to be tabled in parliament in the autumn.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

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When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Then, something comforting like sandalwood and something citrusy like grapefruit.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of cupboard

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During his post-July meeting news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh attempted to reassure markets that policymakers would act when necessary.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of reassure

Noun

In the clubhouse, as Brett described it, temporary adjoining lockers bore the uniforms of each.

— Vahe Gregorian July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Standing at his Wrigley Field locker, Crow-Armstrong had a light blue hoodie pulled over his ears and part of his face.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of locker

Verb

Although Wangchuk broke his fast on July 24 after the government assured him that steps would be taken to address the students’ demands, the protest kept growing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

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