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as in soothes
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 contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calms
Mayo calms some of the acidity, as does the egg, which also adds a soft, creamy texture.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Guess who calms him down, though?
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Chamomile tea has apigenin, a compound that calms the nervous system.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Steady structure calms nerves and earns meaningful, ongoing confidence today.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Guess who calms him down, though?
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Chamomile tea has apigenin, a compound that calms the nervous system.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
Steady structure calms nerves and earns meaningful, ongoing confidence today.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calms
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Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
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Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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Thursday's layoffs data showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which quiets some of the week-to-week noise, fell by 2,500 to 222,000.
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Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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