solaced

verb

Definition of solacednext
past tense of solace
1
as in assured
to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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2
as in amused
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus

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  1. assured
  2. amused
  3. entertained
  4. soothed
Verb
  • Rest assured, there are no golf courses, high rises or water parks in the future for Turtle Island.
    David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Rest assured, the naturally low pH and high salt content of cheese inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of assured
Verb
  • Still, Kim seemed amused by his label’s popularity in China.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Gallagher, however, was not amused.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of amused
Verb
  • Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • None of the other three women entertained the suggestion.
    Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertained
Verb
  • Use it in the morning and night as the first step after cleansing for an extra dose of moisture that'll leave your skin looking and feeling soothed.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This formula has calendula, chamomile and other botanical ingredients that soothed our dry skin while leaving our hands smelling great.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of soothed
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