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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Don’t forget to dust and wipe any electronics like the TV screen, game console, remote control, and more with a microfiber cloth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
An airport-style metal detector opened onto an intake counter, a security guard station, and a few dozen chairs, occupied by people dozing or staring ahead or attempting to console their crying baby while waiting for their name to be called.
—CBS News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The shop found success selling games, accessories and consoles for the Atari 2600.
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Then, another alert female shopper took over CPR so Simon's mother could console Simon.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
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The best part about china cabinets, though?—
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If one of your resolutions is to cut down on clutter, grab this shoe storage cabinet that holds up to 16 pairs and seamlessly blends in with your other pieces.—
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That’s unlikely to comfort the oil industry that new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.—
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Season two of the now award-winning, critical and commercial hit medical drama once again kicks things off with Robby heading to the hospital for his shift, but aside from our fearless leader being back on our screens, the whole setup feels less than comforting this time around.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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Pakistani officials - including the country's federal health minister, Mustafa Kamal - tried to reassure the public by arranging for public vaccination of their own daughters.—
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Still, the majority of commenters reassured him that his request is reasonable.—
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.—
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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