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as in reassures
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 calms
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothes
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.
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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
Making these displays soothes her.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Infused with peony, rose water, and pink sea salt for a fresh, yummy-smelling shower, the wash moisturizes and soothes skin with ease.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The Muscle Recovery Ritual soothes tired muscles from a fun day on the slopes or trails.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
The former helps to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce sebum production, while the latter rejuvenates and soothes, making for a comprehensive three-minute treatment to calm and clarify skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
With its minimalist and practical design, this roller soothes pain, de-puffs, and de-stresses, all at a fraction of the cost of other options.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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
Making these displays soothes her.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Infused with peony, rose water, and pink sea salt for a fresh, yummy-smelling shower, the wash moisturizes and soothes skin with ease.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The Muscle Recovery Ritual soothes tired muscles from a fun day on the slopes or trails.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
The former helps to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce sebum production, while the latter rejuvenates and soothes, making for a comprehensive three-minute treatment to calm and clarify skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
With its minimalist and practical design, this roller soothes pain, de-puffs, and de-stresses, all at a fraction of the cost of other options.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
It’s loaded with niacinamide, which strengthens the skin and soothes irritation.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothes
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Recognition serves as proof of concept and reassures customers of the product's quality and uniqueness.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Still, Martinez reassures individuals that this is a disease with normal longevity.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
TIME,
30 Dec. 2024
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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
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The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is no historical footnote, assures Cline discographer George Hewitt.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The victory assures the Lakers of a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.—
JR Radcliffe,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.—
Jason Adkins,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.—
Achraf Golli,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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