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
This cream is also great for hydrating and soothing skin, in part because cica has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, says Dr. King.
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Garlic’s many health benefits include immunity support, soothing inflammation, and boosting collagen production.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The writer-director made sure all players honored poker rules and that movies were playing so anyone mad about a poker loss could soothe their financial pain.
—Samantha Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Pendry Chicago has partnered with Aire Ancient Baths in the West Loop, where guests can relax and soak in a soothing atmospheric subterranean bath house.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Garlic’s many health benefits include immunity support, soothing inflammation, and boosting collagen production.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The writer-director made sure all players honored poker rules and that movies were playing so anyone mad about a poker loss could soothe their financial pain.
—Samantha Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Pendry Chicago has partnered with Aire Ancient Baths in the West Loop, where guests can relax and soak in a soothing atmospheric subterranean bath house.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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After a conversation with Jaguar Bite Production VP Juan Pablo Solano, one of the founders of the company, Bolt felt reassured that Solano and his partners would personally manage the film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Firemen in their command center calm the fears of the locals who call in, law enforcement tracks down tomb robbers, while in the port of Torre Annunziata, Syrian tankers unload Ukrainian grain.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Jorgenson is not one of those — for him, the preparation itself is calming.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Troy Morrow − whose 76-year-old mother suffered facial fractures and a concussion after being knocked to the pavement by Raleigh's son during the incident − was visibly relieved after the jury in Hamilton County Municipal Court announced its decision.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Designed for a couch-like feel, this bed helps relieve pressure on your dog’s joints.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Buehrle famously had a couple of beers (or maybe more) in the clubhouse during the game after being assured he wouldn’t be used out of the bullpen, then got the final out in the 14th after Blum’s solo home run gave the Sox the lead in a 7-5 win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Noise-canceling headphones can help tune out distractions, from crying babies to the roar of a plane engine, to help lull you to sleep or focus on an in-flight movie, music, or podcasts.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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We were lulled into believing that AGI would work well in the real world.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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And if its alleviating dryness in the air, look no further than Levoit’s humidifier which adds moisture with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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While the idea of you and your partner being on the same page about most things sounds comforting, researchers surprisingly found that being similar doesn’t always translate to being satisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Texas chefs unite to comfort Kerrville through food Our food critic Matthew Odam visited the grounds of Kerrville Folk Festival, where chefs from around the state have staged a massive food relief operation.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 July 2025
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For a widow who lost her husband, her only brother and her only daughter in just five months, McCrory is remarkably composed.—
Pamela Brown,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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