1
as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of
there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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2
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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3
as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothe
Create Stress-Free Interactions And Promote Relaxation Design teams can enhance consumer well-being using calming colors, simple layouts and soothing typography.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Seawater is also rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, which have anti-inflammatory properties that may soothe the skin.1
The skin is exposed to irritants daily, including the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, pollution, allergens, and pathogens like bacteria.
—Susan Bard, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Artificial tears may be recommended to soothe watery eyes due to dry eye.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Seawater is also rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, which have anti-inflammatory properties that may soothe the skin.1
The skin is exposed to irritants daily, including the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, pollution, allergens, and pathogens like bacteria.
—Susan Bard, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Artificial tears may be recommended to soothe watery eyes due to dry eye.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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William Shatner had some less than reassuring words of advice for Gayle King ahead of her journey into space.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Within days, a DOGE staff member had reassured Mr. Cole that the three buildings had been removed from the lease cancellation list.—
Maya C. Miller,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rather than rising up and killing its former masters, Murderbot just goes about performing its security work, relieving the boredom by watching a lot of entertainment media.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump rejected a 90-day pause in tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday, a bit of rumor that briefly relieved agitated financial markets before it was promptly dismissed by the White House as fiction.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The sound of the ocean lulled me to sleep at night, and gently woke me up early every morning.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The periods of relative stability provided by the adults in the room lulled people into complacency about how much damage an unfettered Trump could do.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The surfeit of interested workers has not alleviated the labor shortage.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cozy scent wraps you in a warm, comforting aroma.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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