- 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
In other words, it soothes the burning sensation that endurance athletes experience in their muscles when they are pushing themselves to the limit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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
Her daughter would laugh and say, “Because it soothes her.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
“No, Reynard, in this case simplicity is essential. My Whisperer is designed to soothe troubled minds, and nothing soothes the mind more effectively than a simple answer to a complicated problem.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
