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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The city is also opening cooling centers throughout the five boroughs.
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Various splash pads and several indoor dining venues can also help guests cool off.
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The brothers bonded over the game, but in his work, Grant so frequently provided a microphone for the voices a powerful organization would rather hush.
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Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
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“Calm (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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