- present participle of soothe.
soothing
Example Sentences
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For the uninitiated, a sound bath is where a practitioner plays crystal or Tibetan sound bowls, gongs and chimes in a soothing way.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
At midnight, musician Melanie Cebula played her tune “Purr-fect Lullaby,” tapping on her steel hand pan as soothing notes filled the dark room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
When life gets you down, Danny Palumbo opines, nothing is more soothing than eating a meal prepared with love.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Male and female U1s can speak through an artificial intelligence tool programmed by the company to offer soothing words if it detects fatigue or stress, and get to know its user over time.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Back in junior high, she learned that the long-distance run, tiring herself out, soothing herself with the rhythm of pace, helped the anxiety.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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