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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
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
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
Verb
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Boys and girls are both primed to pay attention to human faces and voices, which, after all, belong to those who will keep them fed, safe and comforted.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 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
Verb
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Brubaker, still perturbed about Wolcott calling time, immediately yelled at Wolcott and had to be calmed down by Susac.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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McAdoo calmed down, and no one brought it up again.—
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The oil painting depicts a towering John the Baptist pouring water on the head of an even larger, almost shimmering Jesus; in the background, God, angels and cherubs look down from heaven in an ecstatic frenzy.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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James and his partner, Katrina Engle, welcomed a son in July 2021, and Potts was ecstatic.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Irrational fears can’t be soothed by logic.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Austen’s beloved novels have enraptured generations for over 200 years.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Fever staff were clearly elated to be able to nab Johnson off the board.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Talking to the Star-Telegram this week, Bridgman sounded elated that Fraraccio will be moved from the Tarrant County Jail into the living center in Mexia.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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