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to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeased
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The major averages rallied for a second session as investors were appeased by news of easing trade tensions and geopolitical risk.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Greater urgency, a goal from Wilson Odobert and some tenacity from Joao Palhinha appeased the home supporters, and Frank stays on in north London.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The district appeased the coaches enough to avoid a boycott — but a silent protest still took shape.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The lie, at last, appeased him.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Those rumblings were appeased by a four-game winning streak to close out the year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
Verb
But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The major averages rallied for a second session as investors were appeased by news of easing trade tensions and geopolitical risk.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Greater urgency, a goal from Wilson Odobert and some tenacity from Joao Palhinha appeased the home supporters, and Frank stays on in north London.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The district appeased the coaches enough to avoid a boycott — but a silent protest still took shape.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The lie, at last, appeased him.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Those rumblings were appeased by a four-game winning streak to close out the year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Verb
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The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is comforted, celebrated, and fed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But that hasn’t placated Johnson critics who are looking to capitalize on openings to check the mayor’s budget team.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the youngest Bridgertons would be able to avoid food fights if placated with the Duke's iPad?—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prices in the metals market also calmed a bit following their own wild swings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The game calmed down in the third quarter — in which the Bulls gave up a single turnover for zero points — but that reprieve didn’t last once the Heat caught their breath.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nearby, ecstatic supporters waved Swiss flags.—
Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik were ecstatic after scoring their season best today.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Leinart, a backup for the Arizona Cardinals 2009 Super Bowl team, is similarly elated for Darnold.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sophia Santana was elated after passing the difficult licensing examination to become a registered nurse.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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