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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 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.
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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
Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
You'll be left with smoother, soothed, and delicious-smelling skin.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The altitude made my arms feel heavy and my temples tight, but the view and the Andean mint tea soon soothed my symptoms.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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
Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
You'll be left with smoother, soothed, and delicious-smelling skin.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The altitude made my arms feel heavy and my temples tight, but the view and the Andean mint tea soon soothed my symptoms.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothed
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Once there, his guidance counselor, Clyde Archibeque, pulled him aside, reassured him and tied the tie for him.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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They had been reassured by websites, fake reviews, Certificates, and even Companies House entries.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Gold fell in the markets in the 1980s and the 1990s, as real estate calmed down for once.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others raised more legitimate concerns about affordability, rising rents and property taxes — concerns that could be alleviated by increasing our housing supply.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The drug also alleviated inflammation and joint damage in a rheumatoid arthritis model.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stephen Kolek was assured of one thing on Saturday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Laing, the mayoral spokesperson, said advocates and other residents can be assured that Gloria does not support housing on the Mission Bay Park properties — even if they are declared surplus.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the plaintiffs said Tesla lulled drivers into a false sense of security, causing drivers to become distracted.—
Maria Piñero,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
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The sound of the ocean lulled me to sleep at night, and gently woke me up early every morning.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Prospective buyers will be relieved to hear that some amenities have been restored to their original condition.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four days later, Chertoff relieved Michael Brown and directed Admiral Allen to lead the relief effort.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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What To Know The Chinese military parade featured a formation composed of three air defense missile systems—the HQ-11, the HQ-20 and the HQ-22A—and three anti-ballistic missile systems—the HQ-9C, the HQ-19 and the HQ-29—the state-run Global Times reported.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The initiative includes community advisory councils composed of teens and women, alongside mental health research experts and clinical psychologists, who provide guidance grounded in science and lived experience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Soothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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