as in comforted
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeased
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
The breakthrough came Thursday morning, shortly before the meeting began, when conservatives and House GOP leadership struck an agreement on an amendment that appeased the hard-liners’ qualms.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
The breakthrough came Thursday morning, shortly before the meeting began, when conservatives and House GOP leadership struck an agreement on an amendment that appeased the hard-liners’ qualms.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Verb
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As their retreat drew to a close, the Singsons felt a much deeper connection to their mountainous surroundings; to their group, who affirmed and comforted one another by opening up about their own relationship peaks and valleys; and to each other.—
Esme Benjamin,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk’s family needs to be comforted.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Particularly if he is not placated in the market.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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NurPhoto via Getty Images After waves of nostalgia subsided and Newcastle United’s raucous, special atmosphere calmed, FC Barcelona set about teaching a clinic.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since then, under Mikel Olaciregui and Rebordinos, now on his 15th edition, the waters have calmed.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the hummingbirds are ecstatic.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Wrestlers and wrestling fans alike are ecstatic that fan-favorite WWE Superstar AJ Lee has made her return to professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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They’d been pleased by the fight.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Members of Montoya's family who attended the hearing wore shirts featuring a picture of him, and at times consoled each other as Aguilar stood before them.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mohamed Salah leapt for joy in front of the elated away supporters before being mobbed by his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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For Birkin, getting older meant a kind of invisibility, a prospect that at once unnerved and elated her.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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