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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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 material visually connects different areas in the yard and serves as soothing negative space.
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Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
After an acid reflux pill couldn’t soothe the fiery feeling, her husband suggested a trip to the emergency room.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside the pack, a walkie-talkie squawked with the voices of staff who needed back-up on the playground, or a bathroom break, or help soothing a troubled student.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
For more of the best sunscreen from Blue Lizard, check out our favorites below with options for babies and kids, sensitive skin, after-sun soothing lotion, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
After an acid reflux pill couldn’t soothe the fiery feeling, her husband suggested a trip to the emergency room.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside the pack, a walkie-talkie squawked with the voices of staff who needed back-up on the playground, or a bathroom break, or help soothing a troubled student.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
For more of the best sunscreen from Blue Lizard, check out our favorites below with options for babies and kids, sensitive skin, after-sun soothing lotion, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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Voters who worry about Talarico’s deployment of faith may not be reassured by Paxton’s rather punitive approach to Christianity.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there’s always going to be a market for reassuring familiarity — a run-through of someone’s greatest hits to a rhythm of rise, fall, and redemption, touching on the darker stuff only on the way to a triumphant close.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indonesia’s top foreign diplomat said the country will not pursue tolls on ships passing through the strait, seeking to calm concerns after its finance minister floated the idea at a symposium in Jakarta earlier this week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Zinc oxide, in particular, also has calming, anti-inflammatory properties that can help with redness or conditions like rosacea.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jade's Aunt Tandra Brus was relieved.—
Betsy Shuller,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Kiggans, however, is in a tough seat and is not assured of re-election even if the gerrymander fails.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Conservative former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori has assured her spot in June’s ballot after taking the top slot among 35 presidential hopefuls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Choose from a variety of massage styles and sink into the experience while being gently rocked and lulled by the sounds of the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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That hair dryer had a much slimmer design to alleviate wrist pain, as well as RFID attachments that automatically adjusted heat and airflow.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
21 Apr. 2026
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Economists were comforted by the fact that the energy spike didn’t roll over more into other categories.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite its unconventional layout, the bike remains remarkably composed.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Colors program is developed using dyes composed of 90–100 percent organic material.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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