calm (down)

as in to cool
to become still and orderly the sea finally calmed down, making it safe for small craft to venture forth once again

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  • All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • How the system works Conventional air conditioners rely on vapor-compression refrigeration that cools and dehumidifies air at the same time, a coupling that often forces overcooling and reheating to maintain comfort.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In her first solo, Dayhuff hushed her sound over the course of the solo; the others onstage followed her.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Calm (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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