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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
Prices in the metals market also calmed a bit following their own wild swings.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
The Bronx native’s worries were calmed by the fourth quarter when the Pats extended their lead to 13 points.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
As both families left the hearing, a quick yelling dispute between them had to be calmed by a sheriff’s deputy in the hall.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Winds have calmed down significantly from their peaks on Tuesday, however cold air remains in place.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Lately, however, the scene has calmed a bit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
The Bronx native’s worries were calmed by the fourth quarter when the Pats extended their lead to 13 points.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
As both families left the hearing, a quick yelling dispute between them had to be calmed by a sheriff’s deputy in the hall.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Winds have calmed down significantly from their peaks on Tuesday, however cold air remains in place.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Lately, however, the scene has calmed a bit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmed
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
Verb
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The best-selling book contained several bombshell revelations, many of which were related to Spears’ controversial conservatorship, which finally ended in 2021.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fungi fossils preserved in the chert contained compounds from the breakdown of chitin and glucan, key structural molecules in fungi.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year, many were convinced American politics would be destabilized by videos manipulated by artificial intelligence, or lulled into a post-truth stupor by AI slop.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Congress, meanwhile, has largely abdicated its regulatory role, lulled into inaction by Silicon Valley’s campaign dollars and lobbying power.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The score was composed by Michael Sauter.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Crew-12 is composed of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Arrange a tender ceremony After the explosion of color and dancing that was the mehndi, the couple quieted things down for their wedding ceremony, which was purposefully and carefully organized not to be tied to any one religion or culture.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those rumors have largely quieted, however, as the Tigers loaded up for a third consecutive playoff berth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Calmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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