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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However, the share of home purchases by institutional investors has declined from its pandemic peak, falling from about 3% in the first quarter of 2023 to closer to 1% a year later, as higher interest rates cooled investor activity, John Burns Research and Consulting's data shows.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026 -
When job security feels uncertain and the hiring market has cooled, employees are less willing to push back on gradual changes to their work arrangements.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Calmed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calmed%20%28down%29. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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