as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound
one could hear a pin drop in the quieted concert hall as conductor raised his baton
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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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Recent Examples of quieted
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
But a 115-96 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday night in Houston quieted that talk.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Since taking office, the mayor has mostly quieted his calls for a rent freeze, as many in the real estate industry have accused him of improperly seeking to influence the independent panel.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
When the movement had quieted a bit, guests began popping up like meerkats to try and catch a glimpse of what happened.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, even as the guns have temporarily quieted, the core conditions that led to the war remain unchanged — leaving negotiators to grapple with the same unresolved question at the heart of the conflict.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
While that quieted the noise for the timebeing back in late February, the process was just beginning for Aubrey ahead of free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The mass protests have quieted.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Tage Thompson momentarily quieted that Bell Centre crowd with a goal 53 seconds into the game that gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
But a 115-96 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday night in Houston quieted that talk.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Since taking office, the mayor has mostly quieted his calls for a rent freeze, as many in the real estate industry have accused him of improperly seeking to influence the independent panel.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
When the movement had quieted a bit, guests began popping up like meerkats to try and catch a glimpse of what happened.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, even as the guns have temporarily quieted, the core conditions that led to the war remain unchanged — leaving negotiators to grapple with the same unresolved question at the heart of the conflict.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
While that quieted the noise for the timebeing back in late February, the process was just beginning for Aubrey ahead of free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The mass protests have quieted.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
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Misael eating meat alone, cutting up pieces with an enormous knife while barely lit by the flames in front of him, and, sporadically, almost-silent lightning bursts in the distant background.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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My cancer was so silent that two gynecologists hadn’t considered it as a possible diagnosis, and at least one radiologist had entirely missed my tumor—as wide as a peach and as long as my hand.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
Verb
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As lower bitcoin and ether prices drained speculative demand – and investors pulled back from risk assets broadly amid macro uncertainty – trading activity across exchanges cooled and retail participation faded.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The last Super El Niño reshaped weather and economies around the world, leaving disruptions that lingered long after the Pacific cooled.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Tensions have calmed since then, with both countries scaling back tariffs and China agreeing to halt export restrictions on rare earths.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.—
Elsa Ohlen,Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne shushed the staffer, got up and headed to the bathroom, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Biltmore is polished, quiet, and—despite its size—manages not to feel at all intimidating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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My occupations have given me a happy, humble, quiet life, but always nagging in the back of my mind has been a case of impostor syndrome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors said Castillo silenced the victim's emergency notification and turned off the emergency light.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In the Middlesex League, Sankaran Menon tallied four kills, two block assists, and one ace as Lexington silenced Burlington 3-0 for a 15th straight win.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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