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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the soothing music eventually put the entire yoga class in the proper mood
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
spoke to the boy in a soothing voice
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as in reassuring
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 lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in relieving
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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as in calming
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Recent Examples of soothing
Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
For the nursery Create a soothing and safe environment for your little one with essential gear like comfortable gliders, portable playpens and bedside sleepers.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Snuggle up with a soothing mix of cocoa, caramel, and cream tones—the ultimate recipe for comfort.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
It’s also beloved for balancing skin pH, soothing sunburns, and antibacterial properties.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
For the nursery Create a soothing and safe environment for your little one with essential gear like comfortable gliders, portable playpens and bedside sleepers.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Incorporate self-soothing touch.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Snuggle up with a soothing mix of cocoa, caramel, and cream tones—the ultimate recipe for comfort.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
Adjective
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And just hanging out with a couple of my close friends and my dogs and going somewhere fun and relaxing, or even just going to the movies.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The main level sports a spacious, open layout, with several distinct spaces for both entertaining and relaxing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to choose the cool water setting and a low-spin or gentle wash cycle, and add in gentle laundry detergent according to the load size on your machine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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More serious collectors may prefer waddling to the local Cars & Coffee with an earlier VW, recalling a kinder, gentler, and far slower-paced time than our present age.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, offering Sandmann encouragement and reassuring him that people cared about him and the truth.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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With every customer issue, start by reassuring the customer that the problem will be resolved.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Commissioner Gary West made the motion to accept the new land use designation, relieving Josh‘s of its itinerant status despite the business being a fixture in town since the 1990s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Mary’s mother, Cora, remains a stalwart and comforting presence.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Alaskan authorities are assuring regulations are followed.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In particular, O’Neill proposed doing away with FDA’s 60-year-old mandate of assuring new drugs are both safe and effective in treating disease.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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