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
This does nothing to appease Robert’s obsession.
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Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
In the United States right now, many school districts are removing books or limiting access to them, often to appease vocal community members or politicians, or because of fear of punishment under some state laws passed in the last few years.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Ghiz testified before the discipline board that hearings held solely to appease defendants do happen.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Ed still idolized Augusta and would grow to become obsessed with appeasing her, according to Biography.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
In the United States right now, many school districts are removing books or limiting access to them, often to appease vocal community members or politicians, or because of fear of punishment under some state laws passed in the last few years.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Ghiz testified before the discipline board that hearings held solely to appease defendants do happen.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Ed still idolized Augusta and would grow to become obsessed with appeasing her, according to Biography.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appease
Verb
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The announcement could help OpenAI placate some critics who have accused the startup of commercializing and scaling too quickly at the expense of AI ethics and safety.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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The nominee will face a high-wire act of placating the president (who wants steep interest rate cuts) while keeping the trust of investors worried about high inflation and political influence on the central bank.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in the heart of downtown, this small American bistro serves an extensive menu of comforting American fare.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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The cool temperature may also soothe sore gums.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s always someone around the corner who’s eager to please you, but being so recognizable can become incredibly isolating as well.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of her concerts in New York City, Sabrina Carpenter is encouraging subway riders to please, please, please practice good etiquette on the trains.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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With their help, Spain pacifies China, which becomes the jewel in the Spanish imperial crown and a strategic platform for further conquest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Gators raced out to a 13-7 lead against the Bulldogs after two quarters, but fans were not pacified by the product on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rulers on the Nile did not rely solely on their own human powers but worshipped and propitiated a natural world that was alive with gods.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 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
Verb
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That didn’t mollify Pleasant View neighbors, like Nancy Pate, who attended that August meeting and beseeched the commissioners not to sign off on housing at the Glo Park site.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Republicans, including Trump, have traditionally pressed the UN to reform its sluggish bureaucracies, and Guterres is pushing a reform program aimed in part at mollifying the US, which remains the institution’s biggest donor.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Appease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appease. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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