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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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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
The formula is infused with a botanical blend of white water lily, gardenia, and lotus to help nourish and soothe skin with every application.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
While your regular moisturizer can handle most of your skin’s needs, the eye area calls for something a little more targeted—think lighter textures, soothing ingredients, and formulas that won’t sting or migrate into your eyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
Interiors are awash in soothing neutrals and natural textures, and the wellness program takes inspiration from the Aspen tree.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Castor oil is also an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial oil that can soothe inflamed or irritated skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Pakistani officials - including the country's federal health minister, Mustafa Kamal - tried to reassure the public by arranging for public vaccination of their own daughters.—
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Still, the majority of commenters reassured him that his request is reasonable.—
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
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After eight games, Lions Coach Dan Campbell opted to relieve Morton of his play-calling duties and take over for the rest of the season.—
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To an extent, Adams is just relieved to have this opportunity on the field.—
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
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Rest assured, Griffiths has always collected his full salary.—
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These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.—
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Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.—
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Under Obamacare, both states were able to expand Medicaid to include more low-income residents, alleviating counties of patient loads and redirecting much of their funding for the patchwork of local programs that provided bare-bones services.—
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Reducing caffeine intake can enhance nutrient absorption and alleviate specific digestive symptoms, including discomfort and diarrhea.—
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That’s unlikely to comfort the oil industry that new Venezuelan and US governments don’t change the rules on them years down the line.—
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Season two of the now award-winning, critical and commercial hit medical drama once again kicks things off with Robby heading to the hospital for his shift, but aside from our fearless leader being back on our screens, the whole setup feels less than comforting this time around.—
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothe. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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