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as in reassured
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 calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothed
The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Her maternal instinct duly soothed and her savior complex fulfilled, Laura is ready to give Cherry a chance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The Cradlewise crib has a camera and uses an AI algorithm to predict when your baby needs to be soothed and will automatically start moving up and down to bounce the baby.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
The report soothed stagflation fears and added to hopes that the Federal Reserve could actually cut more times this year than previously anticipated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
—Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Her maternal instinct duly soothed and her savior complex fulfilled, Laura is ready to give Cherry a chance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The Cradlewise crib has a camera and uses an AI algorithm to predict when your baby needs to be soothed and will automatically start moving up and down to bounce the baby.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
The report soothed stagflation fears and added to hopes that the Federal Reserve could actually cut more times this year than previously anticipated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
—Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothed
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Larkin reassured Axelrod that PTC could keep subway conditions clean and under control.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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But as the text reads, no Palestinian living under occupation will feel reassured that citizenship of any state will be available to them in the foreseeable future.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Conducting business with the State Department was now on the same level as purchasing soft pretzels and sweatshop clothing, and this calmed Daria.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The just-turned-30 Mahomes has calmed his feet in the pocket recently and has been increasingly trusting of his offensive line.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some were skeptical that the plan alleviated national-security concerns.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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No, Daria assured herself, her husband would not glance over at her and then continue searching for his wife on the other beach blankets.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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As these policies and investments continue to take effect, the American people can rest assured that the best is yet to come – especially once the Federal Reserve finally cuts interest rates.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 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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The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some asked if the attacker was still at large, relieved when told the police said the suspect was dead.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 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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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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After Susannah’s funeral, a struggling Belly sees Conrad being comforted by a female friend.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vascular system is composed of two major components, arteries and veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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He’s composed and routinely square to the puck.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Soothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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