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as in soothed
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calmed
Restoring brain glucose levels calmed the overactive CCK interneurons, in turn regulating the function of those excitatory pyramidal neurons, and the short-term memory problems seen in the mice were resolved.
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New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Gold fell in the markets in the 1980s and the 1990s, as real estate calmed down for once.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Estelle said individuals were handcuffed but released once the fights calmed down.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Once the argument calmed down, an employee tried to get shoppers in the store to stop recording.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Newcastle The signings of Malick Thiaw and the aforementioned Ramsey, coupled with a spirited performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Villa, appear to have calmed things down after the Alexander Isak furore, which continues to rumble on.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Their calls calmed my nerves after finally finding the solitude and then fearing it.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Gold fell in the markets in the 1980s and the 1990s, as real estate calmed down for once.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Estelle said individuals were handcuffed but released once the fights calmed down.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Once the argument calmed down, an employee tried to get shoppers in the store to stop recording.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Newcastle The signings of Malick Thiaw and the aforementioned Ramsey, coupled with a spirited performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Villa, appear to have calmed things down after the Alexander Isak furore, which continues to rumble on.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Their calls calmed my nerves after finally finding the solitude and then fearing it.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmed
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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
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Anonymous tips forward to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center reported threatening posts from a Discord profile that referenced plans for a future massacre and contained pictures of guns.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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If childhood-vaccination rates plummet, giving pathogens new targets in unprotected babies and young children, outbreaks won’t necessarily stay contained to those age groups.—
Jamie Ducharme,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the plaintiffs said Tesla lulled drivers into a false sense of security, causing drivers to become distracted.—
Maria Piñero,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
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Almost every song is a lumbering beast so thoroughly composed of bits and pieces from the very best of the entire British popular music tradition as to make each feel inevitable, and the intensity doesn’t let up much until the final track.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Historians say Churchhill composed many of them while propped up in bed or pacing the estate's garden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the run game, starting running back Javonte Williams quieted durability concerns with a healthy effort that included two rushing touchdowns on the first two drives.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey made big decisions but also quieted the building down this offseason.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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“Calmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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