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
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Many want to salve their wounds and prepare for the battles ahead with generational change.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
He’s hired more than 1 million civil servants over the past year, salving the country’s unemployment crisis (and putting the state at even greater risk of bankruptcy).
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Many want to salve their wounds and prepare for the battles ahead with generational change.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Noun
Our choice today is hot buttery rum, a welcome salve for an especially chilly morning.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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Honey can also help soothe a sore throat and provide sweetness.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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This, in turn, encourages you to soothe your worries — potentially by exploring them through creative initiatives.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Landing somewhere between a lip oil and a balm, Noto uses deeply nourishing ingredients like rosehip seed oil, olive oil and peppermint and spearmint oils to achieve a barely there sheen and burst of fresh.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These shades are elegant, timeless, calming and create a warm atmosphere.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Young calmed himself enough to live up to the lofty billing.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brick villas arranged in clusters have rooms in browns and creams; most come with balconies facing the Red Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coffee made without cream or sugar may raise blood sugar levels due to its caffeine content.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The La Jolla Country Day School Cove Club was formed last year to study ocean conservation and is composed of students from its lower, middle and upper schools.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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At these times, sunlight illuminates exhaust from the rocket's upper stage, which is composed primarily of water vapor and carbon dioxide.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fly in the ointment is that operating expenses have grown faster than revenues, resulting in ~200 basis points of margin compression.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the northernmost part of the state, where tourism drives the economy, lulls in employment during the offseason makes income less certain.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Garnier was founded in 1904, the brand created the world's first patented hair lotion made from natural plant ingredients.—
Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lotion formulas are 30-50 times more concentrated than an epsom salt soak, easy to use and convenient for everyone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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