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verb

present participle of soothe
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soothing

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noun

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Recent Examples of soothing
Verb
It’s also beloved for balancing skin pH, soothing sunburns, and antibacterial properties. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 For the nursery Create a soothing and safe environment for your little one with essential gear like comfortable gliders, portable playpens and bedside sleepers. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Incorporate self-soothing touch. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Snuggle up with a soothing mix of cocoa, caramel, and cream tones—the ultimate recipe for comfort. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soothing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
Adjective
  • The researchers hypothesized that soft music has a relaxing effect, relieving the tension that makes carsickness worse, and joyful music might serve as distraction, activating the brain's reward systems.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The ground-floor Felice al Gabrielli Restaurant, K Lounge Bar, and 6,458-square-foot garden flow together to form ample space for dining and relaxing.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • More serious collectors may prefer waddling to the local Cars & Coffee with an earlier VW, recalling a kinder, gentler, and far slower-paced time than our present age.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Charlie Kirk, offering Sandmann encouragement and reassuring him that people cared about him and the truth.
    Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With every customer issue, start by reassuring the customer that the problem will be resolved.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.
    Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Mary’s mother, Cora, remains a stalwart and comforting presence.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Traditional shades of red and green remain present, but they’re joined by bubble gum pink and soft blue for a more eclectic palette.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Alaskan authorities are assuring regulations are followed.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In particular, O’Neill proposed doing away with FDA’s 60-year-old mandate of assuring new drugs are both safe and effective in treating disease.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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