How to Use soothe in a Sentence

soothe

verb
  • Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
  • The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
  • This cream soothes aching muscles.
  • Nothing can soothe their pain.
  • Trump does it to soothe his ego.
    — Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Some might spar, some might soothe.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The songs can pump them up, soothe them or bring them to tears.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
  • This is not about splurging to soothe a mood.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
  • Aim for simple care that soothes your soul.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Honey may help soothe a sore throat and cough.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Here's what might be up down there and what to do to soothe your seat.
    — Elizabeth Millard, Men's Health, 21 Nov. 2022
  • But the truth is, there are no answers that will soothe his pain.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022
  • And of course, there are some home remedies that may soothe your pain.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
  • And wouldn’t a nice, shiny, early draft pick help soothe the sting?
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • What soothes one person might not work for the other.
    — Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Her son, 4, threw his arms around her neck, trying to soothe her.
    — New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
  • It's made with aloe vera that aims to hydrate and soothe skin.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • To this day, working up a mess of beans soothes and centers me.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Lemongrass and aloe are also in the mix to tone and soothe the skin.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Take the soothing vibes of a koi pond and plop them on your fingers.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The current shirt fades from bright red to a soothing blue-green.
    — Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
  • Perhaps their blood could soothe the human body.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
  • These sweets can help increase saliva flow to coat and soothe your throat.
    — Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022
  • In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • Hawthorn berries may soothe your nervous system.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Lip Mask is a soft, soothing balm that costs $8.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Cooling Gel Sleeves help soothe sore joints.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • To give your tea a sore throat-soothing boost, squeeze in honey and lemon.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Not to fear, this gel has lidocaine to numb the skin and aloe to soothe it.
    — Brett Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2021
  • This dual-action foot spa will help soothe her aches and melt away all stress.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023

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