- present participle of soothe.
soothing
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In another 2013 study, Swedish researchers found that singing has a biologically soothing effect, especially on cardiovascular function.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips described Don as "unique", adding he was "a wonderfully engaging broadcaster with a soothing, calm presence who has inspired so many".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In lieu of suspensions, administrators invite offenders to reflect in a soothing place on the feelings and trauma that led them, say, to hit another student or disobey a teacher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It was a soothing and relaxed space that suggested fun on the horizon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
His mother’s breathing—in and out, in and out—was a soothing rhythm, and it helped to distract him from the mounting dread inside of him.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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