as in to placate
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appease
For many Zimbabweans, though, the question of compensating white farmers goes beyond appeasing the international community.
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Ish Mafundikwa, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
While moving iPhone production to the United States may not be possible, Apple did announce a $500 billion investment to expand its US facilities earlier this year, in an apparent effort to appease Trump.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
It was changed at the final hour to move up the start date for work requirements from 2029 to 2026 to appease hard-liners who threatened to withhold their votes and imperil the bill’s passage.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Ish Mafundikwa, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
While moving iPhone production to the United States may not be possible, Apple did announce a $500 billion investment to expand its US facilities earlier this year, in an apparent effort to appease Trump.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
It was changed at the final hour to move up the start date for work requirements from 2029 to 2026 to appease hard-liners who threatened to withhold their votes and imperil the bill’s passage.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appease
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Reports from several Bangladeshi news sources say that the country is prepared to offer the U.S. generous terms—a total zeroing out of duties on hundreds of U.S.-made products, to be exact—in order to placate President Donald Trump, who levied 37-percent tariffs on Bangladesh on April 2.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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But Johnson is hopeful that provisions to address both issues will placate blue-state Republicans and conservatives, two groups who have emerged as the biggest roadblocks in passing the massive bill.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The bright colors and cute animal faces are welcoming and will make your little one feel comforted when they’re still getting used to the potty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Any shift on the key issues could topple the high-wire act needed to please House and Senate Republicans.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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Her feeds from Paris Fashion Week 2016 are a representative sample—a pacifying stream of cream and white, diamonds and lace, outsize wealth made as banal as breakfast.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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If Chong is an excessive groomer, he might be stressed out and grooming to pacify himself.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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Since 1979, the United States has sought to contain or propitiate the regime in Tehran.—
Danielle Pletka,
National Review,
6 Nov. 2023
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To mollify Angelos — who had threatened litigation over another club entering the market — MLB gave the Orioles a large ownership stake in the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, which has been shared by the two teams, and a proportionately larger share of the profits.—
Jeff Barker,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Customers who tried to hold T-Mobile to the lifetime price promise were not mollified by that carveout, given that it was published on an entirely separate page and not part of the price-lock announcement.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Studies show that spending time in natural settings can lower cortisol levels (a stress hormone) and help to calm the mind.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Police cars occasionally circled the intersection and a few stragglers still waved signs or lingered in small groups, but the earlier surge had largely calmed.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
14 June 2025
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“Appease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appease. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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