as in placating
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture
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as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeasing
Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
So far, efforts at appeasing the MAGA outrage machine have only backfired.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump took a step toward appeasing his critics in the Republican Party by urging European allies over the weekend to move first on Russia sanctions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, Western leaders are mostly appeasing domestic constituencies outraged by the suffering of ordinary Gazans.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
What we’ve been taught to call intimacy—caretaking, appeasing, overfunctioning—is just codependency.
—Vanessa Bennett, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
And many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Nevertheless, Ed still idolized Augusta and would grow to become obsessed with appeasing her, according to Biography.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
So far, efforts at appeasing the MAGA outrage machine have only backfired.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump took a step toward appeasing his critics in the Republican Party by urging European allies over the weekend to move first on Russia sanctions.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, Western leaders are mostly appeasing domestic constituencies outraged by the suffering of ordinary Gazans.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
What we’ve been taught to call intimacy—caretaking, appeasing, overfunctioning—is just codependency.
—Vanessa Bennett, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
And many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
Verb
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Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker make this thick, creamy, and comforting chili.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Making kids feel responsible for your emotions Some parents unknowingly expect kids to regulate their stress by comforting them.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Shiva, Afshari is a revelation of steely resolve, a pragmatist who holds fast to her conciliatory principles until a final scene that pushes her capacity for mercy to its limits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump offers conciliatory tone after China responds to tariff threat.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This replaces placating with directly communicating out of respect for your longstanding relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And though the interiors are truly the star of the show here, don’t forget to peer through the floor-to-ceiling windows; views of Arthur’s Seat serve as a soothing balm.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Designed with wellness in mind, the center’s architecture and amenities, such as natural lighting and soothing environments, aim to support both medical and emotional health.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Optimistic, people-pleasing examiner Colette (Harriet Dyer) is giving out yet another exam.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s so much to love about this crowd-pleasing appetizer—here are a few ways to dial up the flavor, save time, and enjoy this dip in new ways.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rare, direct foreign intervention, which will take the form of a currency swap, is aimed at boosting a collapsing peso and calming market volatility ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections later this month.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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My dad was very intense about the space, similar to me, being really calming and organized.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since that time, says Paine, even those fortunate enough to live under benevolent rule have seldom been more than one generation away from yet another dreadful monarch.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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All of that dirt wouldn’t entirely dampen the sound of your screaming, so there’s always the chance some benevolent gravedigger could save you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thomson also talked about all the Phillies players consoling Kerkering after the game.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The issue is whether the focus remains, as promised, on celebrating the team’s victories (or consoling their defeats).—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Appeasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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