becalms

present tense third-person singular of becalm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalms
Verb
  • Then, the still sweet voice calms me.
    BEA L. HINES, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Mori Nozomi is a serene, eight-seat sushi counter in the Sawtelle neighborhood in West LA, where the interior (blonde wood, ikebana flower arrangements, handmade ceramics from Japan) soothes and the food, a 26-course omakase, stands out even in LA’s highly saturated sushi scene.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Who composes a symphony with a hammer?
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That just kind of quiets everything else.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Becalms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalms. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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