- present tense form of soothe (3rd person singular).
soothes
Example Sentences
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The “falling backwards” Daphne experiences in Eddie’s company — traversing time — soothes, softens and delights her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
"The ceasefire definitely soothes our nerves, hoping it stays this way. The crew is finally taking a breather," an off-duty captain of a ship, whose crew is stranded off Qatar, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
When it is coded simply as generalized anxiety or OCD, patients often receive reassurance or validation that briefly soothes them but ultimately reinforces the fixation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
The wrap that soothes, satisfies, and somehow feels smug and approachable at the same time.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025
He stops fights, ejects drunks, soothes hysteria, cures headaches, and tends bar.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
