How to Use soothe in a Sentence

soothe

verb
Definition of soothenext
Synonyms for soothenext
  • Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
  • The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
  • This cream soothes aching muscles.
  • Nothing can soothe their pain.
  • The greenery, the mountains, and the views soothe my soul.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The songs can pump them up, soothe them or bring them to tears.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Here's what might be up down there and what to do to soothe your seat.
    — Elizabeth Millard, Men's Health, 21 Nov. 2022
  • But the truth is, there are no answers that will soothe his pain.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Summoned to the scene, her parents tried to soothe her.
    — New York Times, 1 June 2022
  • Choose from gray, pink, taupe and blue — all of which are soothing shades.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
  • The rooms are spacious and cozy, and the on-site spa is the perfect place to soothe any post-hike aches.
    — Laura Parker, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The soothing cream can also be used for your body and hands, and comes in both a tube and a tub.
    — Kelly Mickle, wsj.com, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The current shirt fades from bright red to a soothing blue-green.
    — Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
  • Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea can soothe cold symptoms, like a sore throat.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Her headaches persisted but the meth and opioids helped soothe the pain.
    — oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2022
  • It's made with aloe vera that aims to hydrate and soothe skin.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Take a cue from Kaling and thousands of shoppers who trust Cetaphil to soothe their dry skin.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • The base is coconut oil and aloe vera to soothe and deeply hydrate.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • Check out our top picks for the best period swimwear and the best heating pads to soothe cramps.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Spritz with Avène’s soothing mist to soothe and revive your look.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022
  • Some poems are meant to calm you, to soothe you, to ease you, um, to celebrate, to praise.
    — Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024
  • There's a wide world of cozy gifts to make this season even sweeter—and soothe chilly hands and frozen feet.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Sivan knows at least one surefire way to soothe his soul: dance it out, while the world keeps burning.
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2023
  • These sweets can help increase saliva flow to coat and soothe your throat.
    — Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
  • Then, enjoy unwinding in a soothing bath at the end of a long day.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The taxi driver mentions Kerouac to soothe your grief in his car.
    — Zeina Hashem Beck, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Others are sharing recipes that fans can make at home to soothe the craving.
    — Carolyn Burt, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Take care of yourself, soothe your soul and return to simpler times.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
  • That made the heartbreak suffered in a 30-24 overtime loss even more difficult to soothe.
    — Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The idea of being able to dial through a receiver and chat with a friend without having to interact with a screen at all felt soothing.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Dec. 2024

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