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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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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The milk-like consistency, partially due to its moisturizing formula, acted as an oat milk hack, creating a soothing effect.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Combination devices: These in-the-ear devices amplify external noise and play soothing sounds to treat tinnitus.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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Green tea extract is derived from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant and is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The milk-like consistency, partially due to its moisturizing formula, acted as an oat milk hack, creating a soothing effect.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In reality, Kang explains, many patent medicines contained drugs like cocaine, morphine or alcohol, giving the illusion of an immediate soothing effect.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Combination devices: These in-the-ear devices amplify external noise and play soothing sounds to treat tinnitus.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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How many of us are aware of the gentle soul behind the larger-than-life triumphs of Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Voting blocs: While much of the conversation in the closing days of the campaign has surrounded Harris’s soft support among men, Democrats argue that women have the chance to boost Harris.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Near the beginning of the night, before Rateliff had boomed his way into every nook and cranny of the X, a couple of softer songs verged on feeling thin.Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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Skaha gets busy in the summer, but spring is blissfully mellow.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
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High West Double Rye High West Double Rye is a blend of two different rye whiskies: one young and spicy, and one older and more mellow.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Soothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soothing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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