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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 calming
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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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Recent Examples of soothing
Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
The wooden wick also makes a soothing, crackling sound when lit.
—Amber Guetebier, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Several viewers online have applauded the dog's owner for soothing the canine's concerns, while some have shared their personal advice on how she can be better supported during the big move.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Get your pet soundproof earmuffs or play soothing sounds on a sound machine to muffle noise.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
The wooden wick also makes a soothing, crackling sound when lit.
—Amber Guetebier, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Lad's top tips for getting rid of flu included making a soothing chicken soup, adding a few slices of fresh garlic to meals and enjoying a warm cup of chamomile tea.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Several viewers online have applauded the dog's owner for soothing the canine's concerns, while some have shared their personal advice on how she can be better supported during the big move.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soothing
Adjective
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Made of smooth vegan satin, the pillowcase is designed to be gentle on hair and skin.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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With the belief that skincare should be gentle, effective, and safe for everyone, every product is crafted with care, using natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The calming voice of a bygone narrator from Radio Days plays over a rich color palette of the Mushroom Kingdom.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Playing on the wing and wearing knee pads and her now-iconic matte red lipstick, Maher burst into a nerve-calming tackle within seconds.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What does a whole-of-society approach look like in leveraging U.S. soft power?—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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This limited-time Blizzard features rich red velvet cake pieces, silky cream cheese icing, and classic DQ soft serve, all blended into a luxurious, irresistible treat with the color to boot.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.—
Alaric Bourgoin,
Sarah L. Wright,
Jean-François Harvey,
Saouré Kouamé,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Dec. 2024
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Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
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For all the brand-new chaos Kitty brings to KISS in the sophomore season of Netflix’s XO, Kitty, things ended in a more mellow way compared to the finale of Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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