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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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But in the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, reassures them the snapping sound is just a twig in the forest.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Dec. 2025
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Each year, the holiday reassures them that strength, tenacity, and hope will always prevail.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
14 Dec. 2025
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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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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As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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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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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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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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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ilya even comforts Shane in a moment of panic by calling him his boyfriend, a simple but monumental step for Hollanov, as the internet has dubbed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2025
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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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In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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