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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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
Choose artwork for the walls with soothing landscapes, or use natural materials like wooden picture frames, cotton throws, or a simple houseplant.
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Humectants pull water into the skin, occlusives create a barrier that seals moisture in and emollients soften and soothe the skin’s surface.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
In a steam room, the moist heat will soothe sore muscles and joints and can be useful for conditions like arthritis or muscle stiffness.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 May 2026
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 May 2026
But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Humectants pull water into the skin, occlusives create a barrier that seals moisture in and emollients soften and soothe the skin’s surface.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
In a steam room, the moist heat will soothe sore muscles and joints and can be useful for conditions like arthritis or muscle stiffness.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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In a March 20 letter, Kirby tried to reassure employees that while the blow of higher fuel prices was severe, customer demand was holding up.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Spanish authorities detail disembarkation plans Officials sought to reassure the public in the Canary Islands about possible exposure to the virus among the general population.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Energizing adaptogens tend to work best in the morning, while calming ones often fit better in the evening.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Alexa told me she was relieved by the outcome.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Several unhoused people are arrested each month for relieving themselves in public.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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To alleviate the district’s overall budget deficit, the Board of Managers approved two separate reductions in force last month.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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The Edge power bank has been designed to alleviate such things.—
Paul Ridden
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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That song was actually composed by someone from Street Mob from Ensenada.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Such stars are the key quarry that JWST was designed for—stellar orbs composed of the pristine, primordial hydrogen and helium gas that was summoned into being by the big bang.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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