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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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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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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
The baked powder formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and white rose extract to soothe and plump the skin, plus mica—a soft-focus powder that diffuses the look of texture.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Bone broth Bone broth provides electrolytes for hydration and contains natural collagen and minerals to soothe a sensitive digestive system.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
This helps your child learn to soothe themselves to sleep and prevents bedtime problems down the line.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
This elevated sensory experience won’t just soothe you to sleep—it’ll make your space feel even more refreshed.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Bone broth Bone broth provides electrolytes for hydration and contains natural collagen and minerals to soothe a sensitive digestive system.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
This helps your child learn to soothe themselves to sleep and prevents bedtime problems down the line.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
This elevated sensory experience won’t just soothe you to sleep—it’ll make your space feel even more refreshed.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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While the International Energy Agency said Wednesday its members would make a record 400 million barrels of oil available from their emergency reserves, some economists believe that would do little to reassure markets.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates, along with many other countries, has mobilised air defenses as attacks have continued into the second week of the conflict and rushed to reassure citizens and international investors, whom the country has been courting for years.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Onboard, all passengers are treated with spacious leather seats, curated in-flight refreshments (including bone broth), and calming aids like warm towels.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The announcement failed to immediately calm oil prices, which have spiraled since Tehran effectively closed the vital Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint and began attacking energy facilities across neighboring Gulf countries.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The cushioned shoe has removable orthotics for extra arch support, which shoppers claim has helped relieve their plantar fasciitis.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But as its season continues to descend further into disaster, Musselman assured that things were still moving in the right direction ahead of Wednesday’s game against Washington in the conference tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Historically, assured access to space has meant having more than one way to reach orbit.—
Svetla Ben-Itzhak,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 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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Many Angelenos believe the city’s leaders have squandered billions in funds meant to alleviate the homelessness crisis and allowed unhoused people to take over public space.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Michael said training, guidance and policies could help alleviate the potential risks associated with introducing AI into the workforce, such as when agents magnify or mask errors.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vandy’s star guard Tyler Tanner, who finished with 20, ran the length of the court smiling, unbothered, so often that Florida took to comforting him.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The food's never been better with a lineup of comforting Italian/American dishes.—
The Providence Journal,
The Providence Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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For most of its 700-year history, its membership was composed of noblemen — almost never women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some physicists argue that this failure point in our understanding tells us that the universe is fundamentally composed not of particles, but of vibrating strings and membranes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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