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noun

Definition of solacingnext
as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering I will be forever grateful for my friend's solacing of me when my mother died

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verb

present participle of solace
1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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2
as in amusing
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 Synonyms for solacing
  1. consolation
  2. entertaining
  3. assuring
  4. reassurance
  5. soothing
  6. solace
  7. consoling
  8. compassion
Noun
  • The latter scored a consolation goal, courtesy of an assist from Tomas Soucek, and his recent displays have offered encouragement.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • As a consolation, George Osmond took the family to Disneyland.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of assuring
Noun
  • This proactive approach showcased resilience and commitment, turning a potential disaster into a moment of customer reassurance.
    Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • To avoid the worst-case scenario becoming reality, the incoming Trump administration must give Israelis every reassurance that they won’t be forced into any final agreement to end the war that would leave Hamas in control of Gaza.
    The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.
    Wayfair, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of soothing
Noun
  • Puny humans seeking a little representation can take solace in the casting of Elle Fanning in a dual role as Earthling sisters.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
  • On Saturday hundreds of New Orleanians gathered at City of Love Church to seek solace and understanding — singing, shouting and praying.
    Josh Feldman, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of solace
Verb
  • Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of consoling
Noun
  • Your kindness and compassion means the world to us.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Isaac wants to ignore her, but, overcome by compassion, Sara embraces her.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of compassion
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