Examples of soothe in a Sentence
Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
At the riding stables, in Califon, N.J., pictures of show jumping horses fell off the tack room walls and shattered, as the riders dismounted and tried to soothe their trembling horses while aftershocks rumbled beneath their hooves.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The 98% natural primer also helps to soothe tightness, flaky patches, and irritation thanks to soothing Asiatic pennywort.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
When choosing a dog shampoo for smelly dogs, look for ingredients like oatmeal or aloe vera which are known for their soothing properties.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Weinberg recommends her own brand’s The Long Weekend Sample Set, which includes a citrus scent for Friday, bright fruit for Saturday, warm gourmand for Sunday, and soothing lavender tea for Monday.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Take care of yourself, soothe your soul and return to simpler times.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
Now two people are dead, and lovers of Miracle Hot Springs are furious that they’re being denied access to the soothing waters.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The scene wasn’t anyone’s idea of a soothing wake-up ritual.
—Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth
1617, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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