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as in reassures
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 calms
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothes
Red algae extract draws moisture deep into the skin while adenosine, a naturally occurring component of skin that supports collagen production, simultaneously smooths, soothes, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
This shampoo even soothes my seborrhoeic dermatitis.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 May 2026
For extra calming, centella ansiatica further soothes redness.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
The wide-mouthed container is designed for easy application, plus this butter soothes and moisturizes other dry skin areas like lips, cuticles, and feet.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
This shampoo even soothes my seborrhoeic dermatitis.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 May 2026
For extra calming, centella ansiatica further soothes redness.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
For designer Anita Yokota, Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Blue is a standout—a soothing, nature-nodding hue that soothes on sight.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
The wide-mouthed container is designed for easy application, plus this butter soothes and moisturizes other dry skin areas like lips, cuticles, and feet.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
The Moon in your 8th House of Delicate Topics soothes handsome Jupiter in your 4th House of Roots.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothes
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Neeley reassures people who are worried about damage from Hurricane Helene that mountain communities are ready for visitors, though a few businesses may still be recovering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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General manager Fredrik Harfors assures that there was never cause for concern.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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When the desert sun heats up the city, the elevated position of the outdoor pool terrace assures panoramic city views as well as plentiful space to relax poolside beneath an umbrella or chic cabana.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The deep-tissue technique, using thumbs and knuckles, relieves these pain points.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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