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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
In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.
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Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
That goal soothed any lingering tension.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The cold, mineral-rich water shocked my body, then soothed it.
—Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
That goal soothed any lingering tension.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The cold, mineral-rich water shocked my body, then soothed it.
—Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothed
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At one juncture, Bassichis recounts a routine that Maya did about coming out as gay to his father, a devout Catholic who reassured him that their family would pay any price for a cure.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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And at first, the results of his early four rounds of chemotherapy treatments looked promising — especially after his doctors had reassured him that the cancer was highly treatable.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Finding the police at our place, then, wasn’t really a surprise, and my pulse returned to its usual rhythm, oddly calmed by the fact that the dread had finally left my heart.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Investors took the dilution, estimated at 1% to 3% depending on the final terms of convertible preferred stock, in stride, presumably calmed by the presence of Berkshire Hathaway as anchor investor.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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In exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Brosseau says the US-Canada effort has alleviated the fentanyl crisis but that nitazenes and others pose a threat.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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When and if such a momentous discovery is made, however, rest assured that the real disclosure day would happen soon afterwards and that no one would be kept in the dark.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Some oil veterans worry the market, lulled by these workarounds, is underestimating the real-world impact.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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However, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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In March, Smith relieved Jim Hiller, who had taken over for Todd McLellan in February of 2024.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Michael Petersen relieved Alcantara and threw a perfect eighth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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She was quickly comforted by Maria, and the umpire Aurélie Tourte instantly called for medical attention.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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During that time in intensive care, Reents-Dickkut and her family were comforted by the nurses and doctors on staff, including Nurse Liz, who still works at the hospital.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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