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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There has never been reason to think, and there certainly is no reason to think now, that appeasing Putin is going to lead to him backing off from these grander schemes.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
History teaches that appeasing dictators only whets their appetite for further aggression.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The notion that appeasing Putin will somehow drive a wedge between Russia and China reflects profound misunderstanding of current geopolitical realities.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Forget about laissez-faire virtue-signaling and appeasing the radicals at the Sierra Club.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
So this one was renamed Elk, a postal-appeasing move that pleased pretty much no one.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Knee-jerk reactions aimed at appeasing stakeholders can backfire, raising questions about whether initiatives are genuine or simply for show.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There has never been reason to think, and there certainly is no reason to think now, that appeasing Putin is going to lead to him backing off from these grander schemes.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
History teaches that appeasing dictators only whets their appetite for further aggression.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The notion that appeasing Putin will somehow drive a wedge between Russia and China reflects profound misunderstanding of current geopolitical realities.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Forget about laissez-faire virtue-signaling and appeasing the radicals at the Sierra Club.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
So this one was renamed Elk, a postal-appeasing move that pleased pretty much no one.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
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Still, there were also hints of a more conciliatory approach to past enemies.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Vietnam has taken a more conciliatory approach, even before the latest round of tariffs was announced.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fey is a big fan of Ina Garten, aka TV chef the Barefoot Contessa, and The Four Seasons feels a lot like if Ina Garten made a sitcom: upscale and aspirational, beautiful and soothing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
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The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
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This dual-zone mask delivers firming, elasticity-boosting care to the eye and cheek areas via a calming blend of cica, vitamin B5, and the brand’s proprietary White Duplex complex, which mimics the powerful nutrients in egg whites via 21 high-grade vegan ingredients.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The move is aimed at calming volatile markets and initiating renegotiations with key economic allies.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There is, equally, a certain childish hope that Vuong’s reader will approach him with the benevolent incomprehension of a maternal figure.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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This allowed people to keep believing in a fundamentally benevolent government despite their experiences.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Dec. 2024
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Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The story will chronicle the events of May 15, 1970, when Mississippi police opened fire outside dormitories at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University), killing two unarmed students and injuring 12 others, during a peaceful protest against racial injustice.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Appeasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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