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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
This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Their face mask is a multi-hyphenate formula that decongests pores, fades dark spots, and soothes skin with a blend of charcoal, organic flame tree, flavonoids, vitamin C, and aloe.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
The blend draws water to parched skin, soothes redness and boosts collagen.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Simplified Finding skin care that soothes redness, instead of aggravating it, can feel like a hunt.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Their face mask is a multi-hyphenate formula that decongests pores, fades dark spots, and soothes skin with a blend of charcoal, organic flame tree, flavonoids, vitamin C, and aloe.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
The blend draws water to parched skin, soothes redness and boosts collagen.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Simplified Finding skin care that soothes redness, instead of aggravating it, can feel like a hunt.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothes
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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 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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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This helps water flow as the ice melts and relieves pressure, reducing the risk of the pipe bursting.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The base blends sesame and rice bran oils for a cushiony, fast-absorbing texture that immediately comforts dry skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 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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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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