1
as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of
there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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2
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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3
as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothe
Find relaxing activities: If nighttime snacking isn't due to hunger, try calming activities like a soothing bath, journaling, reading, or stretching to unwind before bed.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Their interiors are best described as 'very Aman': lots of space and straight lines, plenty of warm wood and stone, and a soothing color palette of creams, grays, and earthy browns.
—Chris Schaklx, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
The rooms are decorated in soothing tones, and many offer stunning views of the golf course and the mountains beyond.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Their interiors are best described as 'very Aman': lots of space and straight lines, plenty of warm wood and stone, and a soothing color palette of creams, grays, and earthy browns.
—Chris Schaklx, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
The rooms are decorated in soothing tones, and many offer stunning views of the golf course and the mountains beyond.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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Prior to learning about the loss of the COVID-era grants, Director Dr. Erica Pan wrote to reassure CDPH employees who were anxious about how the seismic shifts at the federal level were trickling down to the state’s health agency.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yoko Ono asserted that Lennon craved reassuring glances from those dear to him.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While a traffic signal remains infeasible at the intersection, staff and the applicant agreed to further traffic calming methods such as signage and striping to enhance the safety of vehicles traveling on the road.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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His office funded a v-calming traffic sign on Ashley Falls Drive alerting drivers to watch their speeds near the school, and once again restored the lights at the Torrey Hills Community Park fields.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than rising up and killing its former masters, Murderbot just goes about performing its security work, relieving the boredom by watching a lot of entertainment media.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump rejected a 90-day pause in tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday, a bit of rumor that briefly relieved agitated financial markets before it was promptly dismissed by the White House as fiction.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The surfeit of interested workers has not alleviated the labor shortage.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So when Bass and other politicians crow about speedily taking care of one part of reconstituting fire areas, survivors of these and future fires easily see how empty even comforting words can be.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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