soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Desperate to soothe symptoms caused by unbalanced hormones, women are turning to a TikTok trend that recommends combining allergy medication and antacids to treat conditions like PMS or menopause.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
But even expensive linens can lose that absorbency over time, making that final dry-off more frustrating than soothing.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
And rosemary and coconut oils soothe the scalp and leave locks softer and shinier.
—
Dana Oliver,
Parents,
30 June 2026
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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