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as in reassured
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 calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
soothed the baby with a bottle
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as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
hot tea with honey will soothe a sore throat
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Recent Examples of soothed
More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
The pick soothed investor nervousness and reassured capital markets that economic policy will stay in competent hands, with Bessent expected to prioritize economic and market stability over ideology.
—Alex Harring,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The altitude made my arms feel heavy and my temples tight, but the view and the Andean mint tea soon soothed my symptoms.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In my suite, the bathroom’s heated marble floor soothed my aching feet.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its lightweight formula helps reduce redness while delivering hydration, leaving your skin feeling soothed and balanced.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
And getting spooked and soothed alternately is indeed what markets are doing in October.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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
Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
The pick soothed investor nervousness and reassured capital markets that economic policy will stay in competent hands, with Bessent expected to prioritize economic and market stability over ideology.
—Alex Harring,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The altitude made my arms feel heavy and my temples tight, but the view and the Andean mint tea soon soothed my symptoms.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In my suite, the bathroom’s heated marble floor soothed my aching feet.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Its lightweight formula helps reduce redness while delivering hydration, leaving your skin feeling soothed and balanced.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
And getting spooked and soothed alternately is indeed what markets are doing in October.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothed
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During our interview, Hyman and I talked through my test results, which calmed my anxiety.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third quarter, but UConn gained the edge in field position and scored the go-ahead touchdown after taking over at midfield.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
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The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Just fill out the rest of the lineup with mere competence and keep the pitching staff on the rails and contention for the foreseeable future appeared assured.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With all that power and so little weight, excellent performance was assured.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conversation lulled; the music seemed louder.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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My therapist’s pressure on my body was smooth, deliberate, and sweeping, like cursive notes that lulled me into deep meditation.Maria Yagoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their ability to remain composed under pressure builds trust and stability, empowering teams to push boundaries and achieve shared goals.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Soothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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