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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Normally, the Fed raises rates or keeps them higher for longer to cool a hot economy and bring down inflation.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025 -
Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Timbaland and Nachum often stand off to the side, speaking in emphatic but hushed whispers about new ideas that are coming to them in that moment.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Finally, go ahead and chop 35% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds for filling commutes or jogs with bold bass, hushed background noise with ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant commands.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Calm (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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