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also tranquillize
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle
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Recent Examples of tranquilize
He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters (66 feet) away.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters — about 66 feet — away.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
In 2024, an attempt was made to tranquilize the lenient evaluations.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters — about 66 feet — away.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
In 2024, an attempt was made to tranquilize the lenient evaluations.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
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As the situation in the south has calmed under a tentative truce, Hamza is waiting for the animals’ owners to return and reclaim them.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities.
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The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.
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One concern on Wall Street is that AI models that quickly compose code might threaten mature software companies.
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Earlier this month, a bipartisan bill introduced in the House proposed establishing an independent commission composed of 13 members appointed by leaders in Congress and the president.
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Despite the belligerents’ massive wartime potential, populations and policymakers were lulled into a false sense of control.
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Exhausted parents may also be lulled to sleep by the ocean effects!
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But the rollercoaster ride for AI could get bumpier with the latest reporting on OpenAI looking for ways to appease the White House.
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Columbus isn’t going to just move a Norris Trophy winner to appease the player.
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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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