becalming

present participle of becalm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalming
Verb
  • FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.
    Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.
    Essence, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.
    Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.
    Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Becalming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalming. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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