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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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026 -
All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, however, formulas are more playful, blurring the lines between lip care and flair—pairing the benefits of traditional ointments with the versatility of makeup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Don't add any oils or ointments to a humidifier.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even the color story feels boldly French, with creams, punchy reds, and lively blues setting the tone.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 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
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Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Salves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salves. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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