as in soothes
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 Synonyms for salves
Verb
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025 -
Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Don't add any oils or ointments to the water, change the water daily, and clean a humidifier every few days to prevent harmful contaminants from growing or collecting in your humidifier.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For an instant glass-like glow, bouncy hydration, and firmer skin over time, shop the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream at Amazon for $15 and more collagen creams, below.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chalky or greasy creams were unacceptable.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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From Monday, the space will house a new beauty studio stocking the full Violette_FR range, offering bestsellers such as the Bisou balms and blush and co-creations such as Liberty-print sleepwear and The Founder’s Kit, a selection of Serrat’s beauty picks from the store.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Salves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salves. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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