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
The original charter failed to appease the rebellion, and England plunged into civil war.
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Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The Hill: The Speaker on Thursday said changes will be made to the reconciliation measure to appease SALT lawmakers who want a larger deduction than $30,000 and fiscal conservatives who want to see more offsets and deeper cuts.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 May 2025
In his dealings with Mr. Trump, Mr. Putin has tried to appease the U.S. president by appearing to negotiate peace, but without offering any meaningful concessions to Kyiv.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 19 May 2025
If there are no significant changes to the front office and coaching staff after the 2025 season, then Black will be the fall guy for a team that had to do something to appease the fans.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
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Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
The Hill: The Speaker on Thursday said changes will be made to the reconciliation measure to appease SALT lawmakers who want a larger deduction than $30,000 and fiscal conservatives who want to see more offsets and deeper cuts.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 May 2025
In his dealings with Mr. Trump, Mr. Putin has tried to appease the U.S. president by appearing to negotiate peace, but without offering any meaningful concessions to Kyiv.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 19 May 2025
If there are no significant changes to the front office and coaching staff after the 2025 season, then Black will be the fall guy for a team that had to do something to appease the fans.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appease
Verb
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No milk, no eggs, no snacks to placate hungry kids.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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For more than a generation, Iowa’s administration has resisted calls to move the students from behind the south basket in order to placate long-time ticketholders.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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As another marcher with medical experience stepped in to take care of her, Victor stayed with her husband to comfort him.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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In the background, the handcuffed aide is heard crying while someone tries to comfort her.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 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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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 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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Netanyahu’s video statement appeared aimed at pacifying anger in his nationalist base at the decision to resume aid.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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The couple sought damages after Sanderlin, while trying to calm tensions between a crowd of demonstrators and a police skirmish line, was shot in the groin with a police projectile by an officer near City Hall on the afternoon of May 29, 2020.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The result — Pre-Flight Lager — is a crisp, easy-drinking beer designed to calm airport nerves and satisfy a wide range of travelers, from IPA aficionados to casual light beer drinkers.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Appease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appease. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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