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
Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
The wound to the volunteers on the boards is not so easily salved.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Calamine lotion: This soothing salve can curb itchiness and dry out spots that are still oozing or weeping fluid.
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—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Each of these athletes has their particular struggle, but the idea that achieving the highest sporting honors cannot salve the pressures of elite athletic life is well established.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2024
The wound to the volunteers on the boards is not so easily salved.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
Noun
Cultivating a sense of wonder can be a salve for a turbulent mind.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Calamine lotion: This soothing salve can curb itchiness and dry out spots that are still oozing or weeping fluid.
4.
—Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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Celebrate this soothing herb with live music, seminars, demos, workshops, farm tours and other activities on the Western Slope.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Lighting fixtures are inspired by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, a chair is meant to soothe anxiety and wall art is made of construction materials tied to a childhood memory.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The act of creating pretend makeup or putting on the occasional swipe of real lip balm can also reinforce fine-motor and planning skills, Keough told me.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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The consistency of eye creams and also lip balms often are very similar.—
Anaja I. Smith,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Things calmed down for a while, but then the Redditor found a video that was particularly invasive.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The labor action does not constitute a nationwide strike or work stoppage, calming the fears of businesses that use Canada Post to ship mail and parcels after a previous month-long strike hampered the 2024 holiday season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Jelly pink Everything is jelly these days—our blushes, face creams, and, of course, our manicures.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In the lot, there was a pervasive sense of sluggishness; the discontent and hours of waiting seemed to lull drivers into inaction, even when a seemingly decent ride chimed on their phones.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Because skin with eczema sometimes feels drier and more sensitive, thick moisturizers like creams or ointments—and natural options like shea butter—can be especially helpful.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
8 May 2025
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Glamour’s senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle like to apply this ointment on her hands and lips.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Rather than being confined to an application for composing code, the agent appears as just another programmer on the team.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Twenty percent of the lotions used contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, 12 of which were from the same brand, Bath & Body Works.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Combine with your lotion for radiant sheen on arms, legs, and chest.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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