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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
  • As consolation to its shooters, the Stugna-P has a remote-launch function.
    David Axe, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In this brand of rugby, teams of seven players compete in short, 14-minute knockout matches leading to semifinals, consolation and championship rounds.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of consolation
Verb
  • Some media reports earlier this week floated the possibility that CVS management was entertaining the idea to break up the company.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • The company has also set up its own relief fund and is assuring users that its verification process is sound.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Because evolving the brand strategy at pivotal moments can help quickly signal a shift in the company to key stakeholders—driving belief and assuring audiences through inevitable change.
    Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of assuring
Noun
  • Cross-checking information with nonpartisan groups and reputable news outlets can offer that extra layer of reassurance.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Easterly and her state counterparts play this message of reassurance on repeat, interview after interview and speech after speech.
    Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of reassurance
Verb
  • Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The mask has a unique hydrogel texture that boasts a pleasantly cooling effect, and it’s infused with soothing ingredients that seep right into the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of soothing
Noun
  • Find solace in talking to them about your hopes, dreams and worries.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of solace
Verb
  • Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Harris' campaign manager and former state director in her Senate office, said the vice president uses her experience consoling victims as a courtroom prosecutor to connect with people after tragedies.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Harris’ campaign manager and former state director in her Senate office, said the vice president uses her experience consoling victims as a courtroom prosecutor to connect with people after tragedies.
    Chris Megerian and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of consoling
Noun
  • Keep the peace at all costs and choose intelligence and compassion over anger and pressure.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.
    Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of compassion
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