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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 calming
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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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Recent Examples of soothing
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Inspired by its surroundings, the album is light, soothing, loose, and mostly played in a major key.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash, which delivers a satisfying lather while still prioritizing hydration, thanks to barrier-supporting ingredients like shea butter and the brand’s soothing thermal spring water.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
Sitz baths — soaking the anal area in a shallow bath of warm water — may feel soothing, and doctors often recommend them for anorectal discomfort.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Inspired by its surroundings, the album is light, soothing, loose, and mostly played in a major key.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Checking in for a treatment starts with a signature ginger shot, and the spa menu features detox facials and the soothing Balance CBD massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash, which delivers a satisfying lather while still prioritizing hydration, thanks to barrier-supporting ingredients like shea butter and the brand’s soothing thermal spring water.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
Adjective
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In the photos, Biles and Owens, 30, enjoyed a relaxing day by the pool.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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With a few upgrades, your own backyard becomes a relaxing oasis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Love on the Spectrum — gentle, warm, built on sincerity rather than spectacle — represents an evolution within the genre.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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At the same time, glycerin, squalane, and tremella mushrooms keep skin comfortably hydrated, while calming extras like bisabolol and Centella asiatica (cica) minimize the chance of irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2026
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But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But for some members, that language is too flexible and far from reassuring.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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According to critics and allies alike, those statements are aimed at reassuring Chavista loyalists that the movement has not entirely abandoned its nationalist identity.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is an effective food for relieving muscle cramps.—
Oluseun Olufade,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Two of fall's most comforting flavors combined?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The production is cold, distant, and uncertain, like the world lately, but within the song the lyrics feel warm and comforting.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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All German Pilsner malt, super soft water profile like that in a Czech pale lager, and 100% US-grown hops with a touch of flaked corn.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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And inside the adjacent soft pretzel shop, two workers leaned over on the counter, watching videos on a phone to pass the time.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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