as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalmed
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Conducting business with the State Department was now on the same level as purchasing soft pretzels and sweatshop clothing, and this calmed Daria.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025 -
The just-turned-30 Mahomes has calmed his feet in the pocket recently and has been increasingly trusting of his offensive line.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vascular system is composed of two major components, arteries and veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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He’s composed and routinely square to the puck.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the controversy had far from quieted by airtime, Kimmel had his parents in the audience to cheer him on.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The victory featured a standout effort from quarterback Caleb Williams, who may have quieted his critics for at least a week.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now, with the offseason acquisition of Holiday, and bringing back Lillard, seems to have appeased Grant’s unease.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Becalmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalmed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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