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soothing

[soo-thing] / ˈsu ðɪŋ /


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“I’m as surprised as anyone, but my best guess is very strong economic momentum in early 2026, and an oil curve that is soothing credit and equity markets.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Eye Spa machine uses a “cold mist atomization process,” Xie said, “that disperses micro-particles of moisture combined with soothing essential oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Tom has a more pressing motive than soothing petulance over illustrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

She adds that it's best to see them as a "soothing tool".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He went from fungus to fungus, gathering, soothing, sticking the stems back in the dirt.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman