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
Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The program is set to begin Tuesday and will run through at least the end of the month as a salve to asylum seekers and immigrants navigating the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Part of what can be confounding about grief is that what salves one person does the opposite for another.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Advancements in machine learning and generative AI technology promise to be a salve for recruiting, retention and safety.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The program is set to begin Tuesday and will run through at least the end of the month as a salve to asylum seekers and immigrants navigating the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Decades later, Reagan, a Republican, offered neoliberalism to salve the stagflation of the 1970s.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Part of what can be confounding about grief is that what salves one person does the opposite for another.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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However, someone with anxious attachment isn’t usually soothed by facts or space.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Rihanna’s signature scent gets the solid treatment in this luxe, travel-ready balm.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultra Gentle Balm: A fast-absorbing, nourishing balm made with Dove’s vulva nourishment serum for long-lasting moisture and comfort.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Although the ingredient list is short, these powerhouses do so much, including preventing future breakouts, calming inflammation, minimizing itchiness, and depuffing the skin.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the snapshot, Kate wore a cream cowboy hat that complemented Rani's turquoise one with a pink ribbon.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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By pulling hits of those greens, creams, and browns into every room—but in different proportions—the spaces flow subtly together.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Where to Stay in Monterey, California For an enviable soundscape, check into the Monterey Beach Hotel and request a premium oceanview suite, letting the crescendo of waves crashing right outside of your door lull you to sleep.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Pat it dry and coat it with a thick layer of ointment that contains petrolatum or zinc oxide to repair and protect the skin, Hood says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
16 July 2025
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The first step in both cases is getting your scrotum numbed by applying a topical anesthetic ointment or cream.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in California, where three-quarters of the state legislature is Democratic, an independent commission composed of equal numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and independents is tasked with redistricting—a shift supported overwhelmingly by California voters in 2010.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Apply ointment or lotion: Two to three times per day, apply an ointment or moisturizing lotion that's water-based or formulated with glycerin.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Simple to use, just press the shell to get lotion from the snail's mouth.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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