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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
Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The titular azelaic acid decongests pores, kills bacteria, soothes inflammation, sloughs off dead cells, and smooths uneven texture.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Soup is a one-pot wonder, the ultimate comfort food that soothes both body and soul.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Aim for simple care that soothes your soul.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The titular azelaic acid decongests pores, kills bacteria, soothes inflammation, sloughs off dead cells, and smooths uneven texture.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Soup is a one-pot wonder, the ultimate comfort food that soothes both body and soul.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Aim for simple care that soothes your soul.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothes
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The writer and performer composes poems, short stories and plays that highlight joys and contend with struggles.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Putting a small pillow behind your lower back provides lumbar support and relieves muscle tension.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the northernmost part of the state, where tourism drives the economy, lulls in employment during the offseason makes income less certain.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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