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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
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
There’s something so soothing about being able to lounge back under the spring sunshine.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Look for soothing ingredients like aloe vera, rose water, or centella asiattica.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
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The conflict disrupting the peace of such soothing locales doesn't disappoint either.
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Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.
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Try these for winter gatherings, special celebrations, or simply a relaxing break from the cold.—
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From navigation and communication to refrigeration and remote work, losing power on the road can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a stressful situation.—
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Common exfoliators and fine line-eliminators like retinol and glycolic acid are too harsh on my skin, but this serum utilizes lactic acid, which is far more gentle but just as potent.—
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Instead of direct water exposure, the robot switches to a gentler mechanical process.—
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Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine.—
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Recent progress in talks Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine.—
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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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The back-and-forth with vendors is something Saks Global has had to deal with repeatedly over the past year — writing letters to brands, calming nerves with reassuring phone calls, trying to temper the cocktail party rumor circuit and in the courts.—
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Browns let go of Kevin Stefanski The Cleveland Browns kicked off the infamous day in the NFL calendar by relieving Kevin Stefanski of head coaching duties after six seasons in charge of the team, the franchise announced in a statement.—
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Colorado doesn’t have any way of quantifying whether areas need more hospital beds, and health systems generally described their recent projects as bringing specific types of care closer to communities, rather than relieving a crunch on their existing facilities.—
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
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The hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.—
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So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.—
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Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector.—
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Carmelo preached patience, assuring Kiyan his time would come.—
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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