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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While some of the energy around Sanders’ Diamond Turf shoes has cooled off in the college football offseason, the former dual-sport star still has one of the most popular signature sneaker lines.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026 -
Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Calmed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmed%20%28down%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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