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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way
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Recent Examples of quieten
Talk of a tariff on movies made outside the U.S. has quietened in recent weeks but remains a threat.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While yoga quietens the sympathetic nervous system, Tai Chi activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure, aid digestion and encourage deep rest.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
This is designed to improve call quality, with one pair of microphones facing back and up, to hear background noise accurately before quietening it.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While yoga quietens the sympathetic nervous system, Tai Chi activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure, aid digestion and encourage deep rest.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
This is designed to improve call quality, with one pair of microphones facing back and up, to hear background noise accurately before quietening it.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieten
Verb
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Here, sliding doors and windows invite you to commune with the great outdoors from every room, while the clean, Scandinavian-style interiors align with the space’s overwhelmingly calming atmosphere.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, the then-6-year-old can be seen walking with his iPad to the next room and shushing everyone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The View has a long history of guests receiving sustained standing ovations — and Goldberg attempting to shush rowdy audience members.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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These political executions are a callous attempt by the authorities to frighten and silence an increasingly restive population no longer willing to accept their corrupt and oppressive rule.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Service members such as Partezana were sworn to silence for 43 years following the tests — until the law mandating that silence was lifted in 1996 — and given little warning about the harmful physical side effects of nuclear fallout.—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To try to quiet the baby, the mother and another woman took turns bouncing her on their knees.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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An 8-4 finish might quiet the noise because anything less, and the $55 million question returns to the table.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, these rather daring verses were composed by a Hieronymite nun for her beloved vicereine, the wife of the Spanish king’s representative in New Spain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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McIlroy would hush the USA crowd after putts, while Reed would bow to their applause.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Quieten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieten. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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