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
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
But such prosecutions are incorrigibly inefficient, and the spectacle of Bashir obstructing efforts to expose his regime’s wrongdoing will hardly salve the country’s trauma.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2019
Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Embrace a more laidback approach to dressing the lips with these moisturizing, precision-free salves in peach, apricot, or coral shades, per Brown.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The wound to the volunteers on the boards is not so easily salved.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
But such prosecutions are incorrigibly inefficient, and the spectacle of Bashir obstructing efforts to expose his regime’s wrongdoing will hardly salve the country’s trauma.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2019
Noun
The first season of the show, which premiered in 2020 and proved a salve for many viewers during the pandemic, also featured 10 episodes, and the following two had 12.
Need a break?
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Embrace a more laidback approach to dressing the lips with these moisturizing, precision-free salves in peach, apricot, or coral shades, per Brown.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
Verb
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The formula is also infused with a bio-restorative complex that repairs damage and strengthens, lupine flower peptides that deliver amino acids to the cortex to boost keratin to help damaged hair and eucalyptus oil to soothe the senses.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary oil’s anti-inflammatory properties may help soothe a dry, red, or irritated scalp.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The kit includes a daily cleanser, makeup cleansing balm, hydrating booster drops, and face and eye cream.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Aloes were calming balms in ancient times, and that is still the case today.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally the company that fires the starting gun for entertainment and tech numbers every three months, Netflix may be a calming place to start this time.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jesse's asparagus and endive salad with the Comté cream.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Most Popular Ice cream recalled for listeria risk accused of killing Baltimore County newborn in $30M suit Which Marylanders donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration?—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every pillow consists of the softest linen-cotton fabric blend imaginable, perfect for lulling you to sleep as the cool summer breeze drifts through your bedroom.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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The vet prescribed the cat can ointment called Animax.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At the microscopic level, fluids are composed of particles—little billiard balls bopping around and occasionally colliding—and Newton’s laws of motion work well to describe their trajectories.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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New Shepard is composed of both a rocket and a crew capsule, which is outfitted with large windows for its passengers to gaze out of during the roughly 11-minute spaceflight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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After Mary was arrested, Michelle and Kaj bought her items from the commissary online: a tube of cocoa-butter lotion, a pack of playing cards, some Kraft jalapeño spread, a flour tortilla, and a pair of reading glasses.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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