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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
Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some residents, however, aren’t appeased.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Not appeased, the man called the police.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Nazi officials appeased protesters opposing the removal of crucifixes from German schools.
—Danielle Wirsansky, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Countries such as Saudi Arabia once wondered whether Tehran could be appeased and contained.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The major averages rallied for a second session as investors were appeased by news of easing trade tensions and geopolitical risk.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Greater urgency, a goal from Wilson Odobert and some tenacity from Joao Palhinha appeased the home supporters, and Frank stays on in north London.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Neither Cola’s guilt over her actions nor her reasons for doing them appeased Carrie.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some residents, however, aren’t appeased.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Not appeased, the man called the police.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
Both agencies appeased a murderer.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Nazi officials appeased protesters opposing the removal of crucifixes from German schools.
—Danielle Wirsansky, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Countries such as Saudi Arabia once wondered whether Tehran could be appeased and contained.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
The major averages rallied for a second session as investors were appeased by news of easing trade tensions and geopolitical risk.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Greater urgency, a goal from Wilson Odobert and some tenacity from Joao Palhinha appeased the home supporters, and Frank stays on in north London.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Adjective
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Sometimes, a particular human trait can moderate whether a person is going to be antagonistic toward AI artwork or more mollified.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Pfeiffer’s character, Stacy Clyburn, is mourning the death of her husband and his brother and in this scene is comforted by her best friend, Liliana (Spence).—
Hilton Dresden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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And my younger Limited Too- and Delia's-loving self is ecstatic for this resurgence.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
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With Brown placated, Newsom is sworn in as a supervisor.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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But that hasn’t placated Johnson critics who are looking to capitalize on openings to check the mayor’s budget team.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the greatest joys of my life was watching my favourite uncle, a big, mighty chieftain visiting from my family’s little kingdom in Nigeria, watching The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre absolutely enraptured.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The enraptured bridge takes it from exceptional to masterful.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The vibe in the stadium calmed after a collision between Australia’s Paul Okon-Engstler and the USA’s Freeman that resulted in both players tumbling to the grass holding their heads.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Luckily, a couple Nightcaps veterans calmed my nerves.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The elated room sang every single word.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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But when the New York Rangers — who also play in the Garden— last won the Stanley Cup, in 1994, the NYPD took another approach to managing elated fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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