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  • present participle of soothe.
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soothing

[soo-thing] / ˈsu ðɪŋ /


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Despite the chaos and movement, the naturally pigmented palette provides a soothing calm, and we’re happy to be swept away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Easy: Yesterday, I was not only gripping the armrest but gripping the hand of the flight attendant who was sitting down in the aisle, soothing me as I hyperventilated and wept.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

If you tell people to torture themselves by listening to their baby cry instead of soothing her, there’s a reasonable possibility that they will report some benefits to the method even if there aren’t any.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The fix isn’t another pleasure: Research shows that vitality is improved by challenging avoidance, stasis and soothing habits—and instead leaning into uncertainty and discomfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

It melted away too quickly, leaving a soothing minty aftertaste that made me want more.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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