as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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Recent Examples of salve
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
As the federal government shutdown persists, local leaders and organizations announced new fundraising initiatives on Oct. 30 to help salve the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for thousands of Indianapolis residents.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The expectations, the hope is so high for that prescription to be the salve for their ills.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In the end, however, that unusual arrangement failed to salve Britain’s wariness about how the Chinese government could use Huawei’s equipment.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
As the federal government shutdown persists, local leaders and organizations announced new fundraising initiatives on Oct. 30 to help salve the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for thousands of Indianapolis residents.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Carrick, a deeply reassuring figure as a player, was a salve.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The expectations, the hope is so high for that prescription to be the salve for their ills.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Lemon Balm Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb in the mint family that may help improve sleep and ease insomnia.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
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But just a few miles down the road, Burns promises a balm of British comfort food, no passport required.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Review your calendar and plan a calming meal, then notice how a thoughtful boundary protects your energy with someone close by.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The streamlined silhouette and monochromatic cream palette create a clean, elevated look that feels equally appropriate for sightseeing, lunch reservations, and evenings out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
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It’s composed largely of her brilliant, almost painfully intimate essays, originally published in The New Yorker, about the fraught dynamics between mothers and daughters.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed in 2023 after fresh violence erupted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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When doctors smothered it in ointment, about 45 larvae crawled out.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
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While there was movement on the bases for both starters, the game lulled until the seventh.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While a big tub of the hydrating lotion is quite pricey, this travel-size version is $41 less — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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