CONSOLES Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

consoles 1 of 2

noun

plural of console

as in cabinets

a storage case typically having doors and shelves a custom-built walnut console holds all of their home-theater components

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consoles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of console

as in comforts

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 consoles

Noun

However, Nintendo hasn't announced plans to raise the prices of those consoles. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Show visitors can browse a wide variety of craft, including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, fishing boats, jet boats, pontoons and surf boats. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2013, the Royals traveled with video game consoles to help pass the time on the road. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 These connectivity options enable both headsets to connect with PCs, consoles, smartphones and handheld devices. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But, like Rave Racer, it, too, was never released for consoles, and that makes Arcade Archives’ resurrection of it special. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 By 2027, researchers stare at their consoles while AI builds itself. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Staples has a comprehensive electronic and appliance recycling program that includes paper shredding, printer cartridges, luggage, SodaStream and CO2 containers, gaming consoles, and more. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 For many years now, there have been Pokemon games of some kind available on each of Nintendo’s consoles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 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 Among other gadget makers, Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles multiple times over the last year. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 Greta consoles her sister after Nora lost in her final match. — Jason Getz, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026 John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), returns to Mayfair in Part 2, develops a friendship with Francesca and consoles her after John’s death. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 Back at the cooking lesson, Meredith eventually joins them, but is so in a huff that even their instructor, Giovanni, takes notice and consoles her. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025 Gerard Powers consoles his 10-year-old stepson who is lying on the couch on board a cruise ship. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consoles

Noun

That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabinets

Verb

Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
In one scene, Maddie gently comforts an elderly man whose brother was killed at the Pentagon when hijackers struck the building.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforts

Noun

Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Stock your cupboards for allergy and flu season The summer transition into fall also marks the start of peak cold, flu and seasonal allergy season.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cupboards

Verb

Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.

— Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of assures

Noun

The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
While Valdez finished his work in the training room, only rookies were around at their lockers.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of lockers

Verb

When the goodbyes are done and the time comes, Magnotta reassures the pet.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Nutrafol’s landing page reassures users the supplement can be taken alongside GLP-1 medication, focusing on hormonal changes, nutrient intake and metabolism as root causes of thinning.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reassures

Noun

The primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Other details include that the primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.

— David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of closets

Verb

Caffeine supports healthy follicle function, biotin promotes keratin production, peptides reinforce the hair fiber, and moisturizing panthenol softens hair and soothes dryness.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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