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noun

Definition of solacesnext
plural of solace
as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow

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solaces

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verb

present tense third-person singular of solace
1
as in comforts
to ease the grief or distress of counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children

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as in amuses
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. assures
  2. reassures
  3. soothes
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  • One does not have to be old friends, Miss Manners assures you, to spare another human needless embarrassment.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Warming assures better circulation in the finger the device is attached to.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • For those concerned about gamma radiation exposure, Cummer reassures that the radiation levels would only be harmful if someone were very close to the source.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Stephen reassures her before opening up about his most recent relationship.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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  • While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while Damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The gel-type moisturizer soothes irritated skin and glides on easily after your evening face wash.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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