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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
Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
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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
Among our best overall Black Friday deal picks is the popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which soothes and plumps while dissolving dead skin cells.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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
Among our best overall Black Friday deal picks is the popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, which soothes and plumps while dissolving dead skin cells.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothes
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The paranormal phenomena spooking Spongebob and Squidward has a mundane explanation, but the entity flickering the lights turns out to be none other than Nosferatu, who reassures them with a terrifying smile; amusingly, Spongebob and Squidward are relieved to see him.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But doing so in a very encouraging way that reassures kids that the perfect solution doesn't have to come instantly.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 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
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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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The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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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
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This mitigates loneliness and its consequences.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The switch to Goldman mitigates some of this risk.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 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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In the Axios Macro consensus, inflation remains elevated even as the economy softens, constraining the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Soothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothes. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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