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
Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2019
For the very voters who are feeling left out of Biden’s to-do list—young voters, voters of color, women—Ocasio-Cortez may be what salves those worries.
—TIME, 16 Feb. 2024
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
As a whole, working-class young Latino (and Black) men this year felt that the economy was in poor shape, and many saw Trump as the salve, while viewing his machismo as the sign of a strong leader able to right the ship.
—Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Verb
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
For the very voters who are feeling left out of Biden’s to-do list—young voters, voters of color, women—Ocasio-Cortez may be what salves those worries.
—TIME, 16 Feb. 2024
Noun
Fatima, the always-sunny resident whose positivity was a salve for new arrivals in town, became pregnant with a mysterious entity that in the finale was revealed to be a new monster.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
As a whole, working-class young Latino (and Black) men this year felt that the economy was in poor shape, and many saw Trump as the salve, while viewing his machismo as the sign of a strong leader able to right the ship.
—Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salve
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Only have 30 minutes to soothe your rage before family dinner?Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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From hydrating to shine-controlling to soothing, each face mist is designed to tackle specific skin-care concerns and should complement your existing regiment.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, the best products for chafing—whether that's a balm, powder, or lotion—can protect your skin against irritation all day long.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
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Starting with a foot bath, you’ll be guided on deep breathing techniques before receiving a full body massage working on pressure points and utilising reflexology on the face and feet—using Ground sleep spray, essential oils, bath salts, and deep sleep body balm.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In pictures: Franklin Fire burns through Malibu 1 of 18 While strong winds were prevalent late Monday and early Tuesday, conditions began to calm by Tuesday evening.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the recent Raw Farm recall included only raw milk and cream, the California Department of Public Health urged people to avoid consuming any Raw Farm products, including cheese and kefir.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The dairy subsequently recalled all of its raw milk and cream products from stores due to possible bird flu contamination.Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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With impressively integrated technology, the musical makes clever use of time and space, tugging at our heartstrings with ease and lulling us along with its dulcet tones.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, City have developed a reputation for lulling their title rivals into a false sense of security with an uncharacteristically poor autumn and winter period before reeling off a stack of consecutive wins in the spring to ensure the trophy remains at the Etihad.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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If your dog experiences localized pain, skin issues like hot spots, or inflammation, a topical CBD ointment might be the perfect solution for them.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Among the artifacts found on site some of the most notable include a bronze cross, a Communion spoon and ampoule, and a small ointment vial.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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Roughly 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The remainder of the top 10 is composed of holiday favorites.Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Countdown to Midnight, featuring subtle notes of smooth scotch, comes in a body wash, body spray and hydrating body cream, while Cue the Confetti, with hints of blackberry, comes in a body lotion, body cream, fragrance mist and body wash.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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This Burt’s Bees kit, which over 100,000 shoppers have purchased in the past month, comes with travel-size versions of the brand’s best-sellers, including a cleanser, hand salve, body lotion, foot cream, and lip balm.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Salve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salve. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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