as in soothes
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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Verb
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The situation calms down and Hill is released.—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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This two-step beauty treat calms irritated skin with tea tree extract and chamomile while the ampoule boosts hydration.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shiny and minty, these balms provide a gloss-like effect while protecting your lips from the sun’s harmful rays.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The balms are available now on ColourPop’s website.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Salves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salves. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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