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
Like a Bach variation, but not soothing.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Ginger, in ginger tea, as a spice, or as a supplement, has long been used to soothe the stomach and calm nausea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump does it to soothe his ego.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Infrared rays can also penetrate deeper into tissues, possibly helping to soothe muscles and joints.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Ginger, in ginger tea, as a spice, or as a supplement, has long been used to soothe the stomach and calm nausea.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump does it to soothe his ego.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Infrared rays can also penetrate deeper into tissues, possibly helping to soothe muscles and joints.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
Verb
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Later that day, Young reassured fans through an Instagram Story.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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Health regulators and government officials in Australia, the EU, South Africa, and the UK issued statements reassuring citizens that the drug — known as paracetamol outside North America — is safe.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Today, her clients learn not only to calm their stress but to channel their nervous system’s vigilance into authenticity, resilience, and trust.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cuddling pets also promotes the release of calming hormones like oxytocin.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The president also suggested that a cancer drug, which appears to help get a form of vitamin B into the brain, might help relieve some symptoms of autism.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Water the lawn to relieve the stress from dethatching, and aerate if desired.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Wildmon died on the eve of 2024, his legacy assured.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nation’s central thesis is that crashes frequently stem from novel financial products that lull investors into false security.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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My first infusion was 50 milligrams for 90 minutes, and over time increased to 95 milligrams over 75 minutes, with the addition of magnesium to alleviate anxiety.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The collection’s other two varieties also fit the theme of nostalgic, comforting flavors that Stiller enjoyed as a kid.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Soup season means comforting soups, soul-warming stews, and hearty chilis are back on the menu—and everything instantly feels a little cozier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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His neighbors listen in appreciation to the minute-long tune that was composed during the Civil War to signal lights out for troops.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Narrated by a Spanish sailor—also a hero of Lepanto—whom Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter in an inn, the short interlude is mostly composed of the daring story of the captive’s escape through the intercession of a lovely and beautiful Moorish woman named Zoraida.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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