- present tense form of soothe (3rd person singular).
soothes
Example Sentences
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"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
It rounds out the gift, soothes the persistent is this enough? anxiety, and keeps the whole endeavor feeling generous without becoming complicated.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025
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
I have a friend who puts together jigsaw puzzles and it calms her and soothes her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
“I wanna go home,” Pita cried, reaching for Juanita, who took her in her arms and kissed her forehead like Mamá soothes us.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
