as in placates
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeases
The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.
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Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeases
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Then there’s Yvan (Corden), a buffoonish stationery salesman, who variously placates and agitates his two friends.—
Christopher Barnard,
Vogue,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is a fun project that placates the listener looking for smooth R&B, but offers more than a few tricks for those seeking some boundary-pushing.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
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The hair growth formula exfoliates and soothes the scalp while simultaneously repairing weak, damaged hair.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Perched along Positano’s cliffs, the hotel soothes the soul and stirs the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Jayce, 6, comforts his younger sister by hugging her.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 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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Her younger sister, meanwhile, pacifies their father with silence.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Analysts noted that Lilly’s strong forecast assuages concerns about pricing headwinds negatively impacting growth in the company’s juggernaut obesity franchise, and stands in stark contrast to yesterday’s sales warning from Novo Nordisk.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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This crisis demands a coordinated response that addresses the immediate safety needs of public servants, assuages voters’ fears and directly counters the normalization of political violence in our community.—
Ernestine Nettles,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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Play disarms fear by building trust and reminding teams that creativity and connection thrive in wonder, not worry.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department contends that judges have no authority to second-guess the president’s emergency findings, and doing so disarms his ability to effectively negotiate with other countries.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Appeases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeases. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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