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
Passengers enjoy everything from Broadway-caliber shows to soothing spas and actual race tracks for high-speed adventure on the high seas.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Lowering it soothes those fears.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Look for soothing ingredients like aloe vera, rose water, or centella asiattica.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Lowering it soothes those fears.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Look for soothing ingredients like aloe vera, rose water, or centella asiattica.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
Verb
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Pakistani officials - including the country's federal health minister, Mustafa Kamal - tried to reassure the public by arranging for public vaccination of their own daughters.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, the majority of commenters reassured him that his request is reasonable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After eight games, Lions Coach Dan Campbell opted to relieve Morton of his play-calling duties and take over for the rest of the season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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To an extent, Adams is just relieved to have this opportunity on the field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Under Obamacare, both states were able to expand Medicaid to include more low-income residents, alleviating counties of patient loads and redirecting much of their funding for the patchwork of local programs that provided bare-bones services.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Reducing caffeine intake can enhance nutrient absorption and alleviate specific digestive symptoms, including discomfort and diarrhea.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s unlikely to comfort the oil industry that new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season two of the now award-winning, critical and commercial hit medical drama once again kicks things off with Robby heading to the hospital for his shift, but aside from our fearless leader being back on our screens, the whole setup feels less than comforting this time around.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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