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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
spoke to the boy in a soothing voice
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as in reassuring
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 lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in relieving
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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as in calming
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Recent Examples of soothing
Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Four soothing ways to help a sore throat.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
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Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best hair diffusers easily work for all curl types, from the gentlest type 2 waves to type 4 coils.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her baby pink manicure was the perfect oval shape, as if deliberately avoiding square for an extra-gentle touch.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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Health regulators and government officials in Australia, the EU, South Africa, and the UK issued statements reassuring citizens that the drug — known as paracetamol outside North America — is safe.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials have been less than reassuring.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement By exercising these calming tools, Chris's nervous system was no longer on high alert.—
Juli Fraga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Transitioning from player to coach has been an eye-opening adjustment for Boone, who spent many nights calming down his brother Aaron whenever the Yankees experienced tough times.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement sources told amNewYork that while the man was relieving himself behind some bushes, two suspects on mopeds approached the car and demanded money from Linarez.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Commissioner Gary West made the motion to accept the new land use designation, relieving Josh‘s of its itinerant status despite the business being a fixture in town since the 1990s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Multiple health care and professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Autism Science Foundation and UC Davis' MIND Institute, have issued statements assuring the public that acetaminophen is safe to take during pregnancy.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Best case scenario for the Red Sox would be the Tigers sweeping the Guardians, knocking them out of the picture and likely assuring both an AL Central title for Detroit and a playoff berth for Boston.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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