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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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Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.—
Richard E. Cytowic,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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His reassuring — and heartfelt speech — calms her nerves as both embrace their ghosts and get married.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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This alleviates at least some of that pressure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Claire assures Rachel that her simple wedding dress is lovely.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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This assures the owner that such a default is extremely unlikely, at least after the developer has completed construction, and assuming no huge shifts in the market.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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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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Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
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None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Seeing them as such illuminates the peculiar nuances of social living and mitigates the hubris that managers can reduce their dynamism into the singularity of a forecast.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This key difference significantly mitigates the risk of fire or explosion, addressing a safety concern associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2024
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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 30 Jan. 2025.
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