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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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While there are loads of tinted SPFs on the market, Boland reassures that Total Protection goes beyond broad-spectrum UV protection alone.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 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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The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although the winter months see less real estate activity than other seasons, Patterson assures sellers that this can help isolate serious buyers.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Dec. 2025
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While Secretary Linda McMahon assures that special education funding is secure, NPR found concerns among 40 parents, educators, disability rights advocates, subject matter experts and Education Department staff.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Dec. 2025
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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His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aerlang Mini Massage Gun This quiet and compact massage gun relieves aches, pains, and tensions on the go.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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Jayce, 6, comforts his younger sister by hugging her.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jarmusch lulls us into thinking this part will be the exception to the theme of virtual estrangement, just through the bond between the twins that seems to return instantly after an unspecified but seemingly considerable amount of time apart.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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