How to Use soothe in a Sentence

soothe

verb
  • Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
  • The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
  • This cream soothes aching muscles.
  • Nothing can soothe their pain.
  • Choose from gray, pink, taupe and blue — all of which are soothing shades.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
  • The soothing cream can also be used for your body and hands, and comes in both a tube and a tub.
    Kelly Mickle, wsj.com, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Take a cue from Kaling and thousands of shoppers who trust Cetaphil to soothe their dry skin.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Sivan knows at least one surefire way to soothe his soul: dance it out, while the world keeps burning.
    Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Then, enjoy unwinding in a soothing bath at the end of a long day.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Take care of yourself, soothe your soul and return to simpler times.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The soothing neutral colors look luxe in any home, too.
    Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
  • With the cast gathered around him, Short sets up a scene in which the show’s star triplets are crying in the night as their nanny soothes them.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2023
  • This dual-action foot spa will help soothe her aches and melt away all stress.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Whether placed on their lap or embraced in their arms, the huggable pillow will soothe both their mind and body.
    Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The scene wasn’t anyone’s idea of a soothing wake-up ritual.
    Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Number of Jets Jets refer to the mix of air and water that cause the bubbly, soothing hallmark of a hot tub.
    Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
  • This classic cocktail will soothe a sore throat and warm you up on cold winter nights.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
  • At the bare minimum, we are expected to know how to soothe our children to sleep.
    Sarah Twombly, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2023
  • McCarthy could help soothe some of the worries among big GOP donors over how their donations will be spent.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, the calming properties of the bed can help soothe anxious dogs and promote better sleep.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • Just one swipe helps soothe the moisture barrier and leaves behind a nice glow.
    Danielle Cohen, Allure, 11 Mar. 2023
  • It's made with the same Miracle Broth that's in most of the brand's products, so your skin will be soothed and calmed post-application.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 July 2023
  • Still, experts have a few general recs to soothe your stomach.
    Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Honey, hot tea, and gargling with salt water are some of the effective at-home remedies to soothe a sore throat.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2024
  • At the same time, chamomile is another option for soothing your eczema flare-ups with body wash options.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The grab-and-go device clips onto strollers, pack-and-plays, and diaper bags and plays 10 sounds designed to soothe babies to sleep while at home or away.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The 255 silicone grooming tips mimic the touch of the hand to provide a soothing massage, which my cat JC enjoys.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Ahhhh the soothing sounds of a remote island paradise ...drink it in friends.
    Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • Adjacent to the living room there is a tranquil-looking kitchen, redone in soothing tones of green and warm wood.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 5 July 2023
  • Attached to the swing is a cute mobile with a plush star and monkey dangling from it, and the seat has a vibration setting to soothe your little one.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024

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