as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
attempting to salve her conscience, she anonymously sent the store a sum of cash sufficient to cover the merchandise she had shoplifted
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Recent Examples of salve
Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Part of what can be confounding about grief is that what salves one person does the opposite for another.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The postseason emergence of Roki Sasaki has been a godsend for Roberts, who might still be putting salve on the burn marks from his previous calls to the bullpen.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Decades later, Reagan, a Republican, offered neoliberalism to salve the stagflation of the 1970s.
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But, given the gentle, spatial, simultaneously simple and layered productions on the three albums, one does experience the music as a sort of nervous system salve in a noisy world.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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My everyday product lineup includes a slew of cleansers, balms, serums, moisturizers, and eye creams to keep my face looking and feeling its best.—
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Memories of a winter on a secluded ranch in Montana are a critical balm for quarantine fatigue.—
Verb
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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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Philosophy Hope in a Jar Moisturizer Oprah’s been using this hydrating cream for decades.—
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Cook cream in a small saucepan over medium-high, stirring often, until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 16 minutes.—
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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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If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.—
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For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.—
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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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Keep your skin hydrated this winter with Sol de Janeiro’s Body Badalada lotion, and check out more of the brand’s best-selling products below.—
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Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.—
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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