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as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of
there seemed to be no words sufficient to soothe the bereaved parents
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2
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothe
What started as a way to impose structure became a lovely soothing ritual.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Certain eye drops can soothe eyes or alleviate these symptoms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Certain eye drops can soothe eyes or alleviate these symptoms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothe
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Former commercial airline pilot Marco Chan, a senior lecturer in aviation security at the UK’s Buckinghamshire New University, agrees that anyone with travel plans should feel reassured about flying in the Middle East right now.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, that message feels reassuring.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The moisturizer pairs cica, a go-to ingredient for calming redness and irritation, with a blend of five peptides that support firmer, smoother-looking skin over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Designer Paulo Lobo is responsible for the beautiful interiors; rooms are pared back and spacious in calming neutral tones.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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The move marks an effort to relieve pressure on global energy markets, as the conflict spurs major supply disruptions and sends prices soaring.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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How to relieve allergy symptoms Over-the-counter nasal sprays are among the most effective treatments for seasonal allergies, experts said.—
Kenya Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That image of the siblings together, sharing a dance among palm trees and vibrant colors, was visual confirmation that the continuity of Princess Caroline's legacy was assured.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rotation equation Starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who like France has more than six years of service time and can opt out today is he is not assured of being on the active roster, has made the team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Winds will lull overnight, Sunday into Monday, before picking back up again on Monday morning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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It’s meant to be like soda — kind of empty pop calories — to lull you into the seemingly anodyne sounds of the Saja Boys.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of temporarily unpaid Transportation Security Administration workers have fully resigned, many more are calling out daily and immigration officers have been deployed to alleviate the situation.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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With roughly six weeks remaining in the current fiscal year, the committee agreed to move $2 million from the public safety sales tax fund to help alleviate budget pressures at the Police Department due to overtime and legal settlements.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Wearing her signature pink headband, the popular children’s entertainer leaned toward the screen, trying to comfort the boy.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The video depicted fingers on a MIDI keyboard, turning knobs, pushing buttons and supposedly composing the song in real time.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 25–30 Columbia Heights complex is composed of five buildings that originally made up the Squibb Plant, built by the Squibb pharmaceutical company as a factory that produced mineral oil and vitamins among other medical products.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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