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
Relax mode reclines your seat and fills the screen with soothing landscapes and sounds.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Honey can also soothe those struggling with dry scalps or skin diseases such as eczema.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 10 June 2025
In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Honey can also soothe those struggling with dry scalps or skin diseases such as eczema.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 10 June 2025
In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
Verb
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The video was met with a positive response though as other moms online sought to reassure her.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Combine this with reassuring words about your support system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Myung-gi tries to calm him down, but a sobbing Player 39 has already made up his mind and throws himself off the edge.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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An agent with a baseball hat and FBI vest pats his heart and appears to be talking to him and trying to calm him down.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Proponents of the bill argued those with a terminal diagnosis must be given a choice at the end of their lives to relieve their suffering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Oil prices fell on Friday, in a likely sign that traders were relieved that Trump decided to delay conflict with Iran for two weeks.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Around the same time the Childers concert pictures leaked, a source once again went to People to assure the masses that all is well for NepoLand’s favorite chill couple.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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However, she was assured that everything would be safe.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Then, lulled by the sound of a uke, a luau reeled me in.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yarbrough lulled the Dodgers’ hitters to sleep with his side-arm arsenal featuring a four-seam fastball that topped out at an out-of-fashion 89.5 mph and a sinker that only reached 87.5 mph.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Managers often fall into this trap by micromanaging to alleviate their own anxiety, but this erodes trust.—
Brittney Van Matre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Wirtz could fit brilliantly into that mould, alleviating the need to sign a top striker, a notoriously difficult market.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo put his arm around Marte during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh inning in an effort to comfort the two-time All Star.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Sadie Robertson, who is expecting her third baby with her husband Christian Huff, further comforted her sister on the podcast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed almost entirely of aluminum oxide.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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