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
Verb
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However, research shows that deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster by calming the nervous system and slowing their heart rate.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Supporters say the plan will relieve traffic congestion and improve the region’s infrastructure.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Leonard was relieved from the podium, and went about the rest of his afternoon.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 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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Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The service included readings of verses from the Bible, reflective prayers and comforting gospel songs.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stage two would see Gaza governed by a temporary transitional body consisting of a technocratic, apolitical committee composed of Palestinians and international members.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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This assertion that Mary was a child of a well-to-do family might have some historical validity since this text was composed at a time when the poverty and celibacy of the Holy Family had become associated with her nunlike virtue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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