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
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
There are two more HDMI ports around back, both bumped to version 2.1 and offering console gamers an auto optimization feature that includes a low-latency mode.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
CBS News, 25 Sep. 2024
The couple’s sons, Lyle and Erik, were first consoled by officers, who treated the pair as grieving orphans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The King Ranch package includes Del Rio leather on the seats, door trim, armrests, steering wheel, and the center console, as well as a unique chrome grille, with a set of polished 22″ wheels with King Ranch center caps.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
There are two more HDMI ports around back, both bumped to version 2.1 and offering console gamers an auto optimization feature that includes a low-latency mode.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
There was little Woodson could do except console him until the soldier died.
—CBS News, 25 Sep. 2024
The couple’s sons, Lyle and Erik, were first consoled by officers, who treated the pair as grieving orphans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for console
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Photo: Joel Pitra Behind those cabinets is a walk-in closet with laundry.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lobby is lined with sparkling white marble and littered with glass display cabinets containing golden animal models made by local artisans.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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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At around $38, this high-quality pan with a nonstick finish is a worthy, affordable addition to any baker’s cupboard and is made to last.Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
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The resulting 85-plus recipes all call on pantry staples (as well as whatever may be camped out in the back of your crisper drawer or on your freezer shelf) but punch way above the standard kitchen cupboard pasta.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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This focus on the business rather than the person behind it can be reassuring in industries where dependability and consistency matter most.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Phoenix, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reassured Arizonans that election officials were ready for a long but efficient election day.Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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You would be instructed to place your clothing and personal items in a locker.Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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The evidence, found in a Seattle storage locker that belonging to Alcala, included hundreds of photographs of unidentified women, girls, and boys, some of whom were nude or in compromising positions, per ABC News.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Yet, Bouchard’s popularity was such that he was almost assured to be elected to his seventh four-year term with about 60% of votes tallied, while Kohli polled about 40%, with 75% of precincts reporting.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Curley mentioned that prior to the election, they were assured the process would run smoothly.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Disney Minnie Mouse Disney Candy Cane Ears Headband No Disney fan’s closet is complete without Mickey or Minnie ears, and this holiday-ready pair comes in five seasonal styles.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The costumes seemed pulled from the actors’ closets.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead, try to soothe yourself back to sleep by visualizing something calming, like leaves floating down a stream or bubbles blowing through the air on a summer day.Angela Haupt, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lower temperature and more hat-wearing can lead to a flaky scalp, but these dandruff shampoos can help soothe your skin.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Console.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/console. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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