CALMED (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

calmed (down)

verb

past tense of calm (down)

as in settled (down)

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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Fresh hummus stored in a deep container was improperly cooled, measuring at 63°F on the cook’s line.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The detente , however, has not cooled tensions between CNN and the White House.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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The normally festive and rowdy crowd inside the basketball arena in Dallas quickly hushed as a five-minute memorial video began playing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Moments ago, the courtroom was hushed when the mistrial was declared, marking an emotional close for this jury in the nearly six-week trial.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

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