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to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeased
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The lie, at last, appeased him.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Those rumblings were appeased by a four-game winning streak to close out the year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
But Literary Twitter was not appeased.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Ramamurti said the Biden administration learned the hard way that voters are not appeased by a president saying his policies would ultimately cause their incomes to rise.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The district appeased the coaches enough to avoid a boycott — but a silent protest still took shape.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The lie, at last, appeased him.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Those rumblings were appeased by a four-game winning streak to close out the year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
But Literary Twitter was not appeased.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Ramamurti said the Biden administration learned the hard way that voters are not appeased by a president saying his policies would ultimately cause their incomes to rise.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Since the beginning of this administration, Silicon Valley’s biggest bosses have appeased the president, capitulating to his every whim — agreeing to pay export taxes, giving away equity to the government, defunding schools for Latino students and ending diversity programs.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Verb
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Sonny appreciated that Pretti comforted and cared for Kimberly, too.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the images and words were upsetting, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte CEO Adam Kolett said he’s been comforted by the solidarity expressed by many with Charlotte’s Jewish community.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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But whether lawmakers and regulators will be placated by industry self-regulation is a bet in and of itself.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Shakers, a sect of Christianity named for their ecstatic worship dancing, were nonviolent and refused to fight in the Revolutionary War upon settling in Upstate New York.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.—
Mark Olsen,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The poems and practical suggestions soothed my spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Todt remembers how her father stepped in during some of the hardest baby moments, especially when Kingston couldn’t be soothed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jay looks around at the enraptured faces in the crowd.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sophia Santana was elated after passing the difficult licensing examination to become a registered nurse.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After the vote, Reid was elated, while another member of his leadership team, Chuck Schumer, seemed saddened.—
Jon Ralston,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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