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as in soothed
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calmed
Global markets have calmed after struggling with a quick surge for long-term government bond yields in Japan early in the week.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
The Bronx native’s worries were calmed by the fourth quarter when the Pats extended their lead to 13 points.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
As both families left the hearing, a quick yelling dispute between them had to be calmed by a sheriff’s deputy in the hall.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Winds have calmed down significantly from their peaks on Tuesday, however cold air remains in place.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Lately, however, the scene has calmed a bit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Since then, although the situation has calmed, Alawites have been targeted sporadically in sectarian attacks.
—CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The treatment ended with a cooling mask that calmed my skin and locked in all the benefits.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
However, reports indicate that street protests have largely calmed as the autocratic regime vowed to continue quashing demonstrations.
—The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
The Bronx native’s worries were calmed by the fourth quarter when the Pats extended their lead to 13 points.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
As both families left the hearing, a quick yelling dispute between them had to be calmed by a sheriff’s deputy in the hall.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Winds have calmed down significantly from their peaks on Tuesday, however cold air remains in place.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Lately, however, the scene has calmed a bit.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Since then, although the situation has calmed, Alawites have been targeted sporadically in sectarian attacks.
—CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
The treatment ended with a cooling mask that calmed my skin and locked in all the benefits.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calmed
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The poems and practical suggestions soothed my spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Todt remembers how her father stepped in during some of the hardest baby moments, especially when Kingston couldn’t be soothed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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But their offense lulled itself to sleep, and the 49ers held Barkley to 30 yards on 13 touches in the second half.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Originally, this was a great mystery, as cosmic rays were known to be composed almost exclusively of protons, and the theoretical limit on a proton that traveled through intergalactic space should forbid such excessively high energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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This primordial soup was composed of a plasma of particles called quarks and gluons that rapidly cooled, causing these two types of particles to fuse and create fundamental particles like protons and neutrons, which today sit at the heart of all atoms that make up the matter all around us.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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By the mid-20th century, the mansion’s social life had quieted.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Best Actress in a Drama winner delivered a charmingly unbothered acceptance speech, while Hamnet’s Best Drama victory quieted comparisons to Renée Zellweger’s Judy season.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Calmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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