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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Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026 -
However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s ruling out of military force on Wednesday soothed some European officials.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Fan temperature Just because NASCAR has taken steps toward addressing some of the issues fans care about doesn’t mean the fan base will suddenly be soothed.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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But their offense lulled itself to sleep, and the 49ers held Barkley to 30 yards on 13 touches in the second half.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, composed of 30 stocks, has a history of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trustees also agreed to form a closed-session subcommittee composed of the four board members present, excluding Becerra from participating.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Best Actress in a Drama winner delivered a charmingly unbothered acceptance speech, while Hamnet’s Best Drama victory quieted comparisons to Renée Zellweger’s Judy season.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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For now, the Pretendian hunts have quieted a little, the hunters having lost credibility because of their overzealousness, and the country having grown weary of identity politics.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The district appeased the coaches enough to avoid a boycott — but a silent protest still took shape.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lie, at last, appeased him.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Becalmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalmed. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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