as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in lulling
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 containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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as in soothing
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Recent Examples of calming
Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are a few more pieces that bring function and a calming, natural look to your bathroom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
As well as being a calming influence, older canines teach puppies social skills to interact with other dogs, by setting boundaries when the pup is being too boisterous and teaching them the body language that says enough is enough, according to a veterinary report from Vet Help Direct.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Each of the five rooms in the main house uses a similar palette of earthy greens and blues as the mural, giving them an airy and calming vibe.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Just last month, two Milwaukee legislators introduced a bill to make available $60 million for traffic calming infrastructure to fight reckless driving across the state.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Going to bed at a regular time and establishing a predictable sequence of calming activities facilitates calm and sleep.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But Rubio looks like a calming influence.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Whatever the manifestation—hair-tucking, shorts-pulling, ball-bouncing, bobbing, pocket-checking, or something else entirely—the familiarity of these motions can have a soothing effect, calming the player’s nerves before a big shot.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is also equipped with shell doors on the port and starboard sides that open directly out to the water, meaning calming ocean swims are always on the cards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The music became loose, billowy, almost eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The décor is incredibly calming, the beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Forged in the crucible of loss, tension, and a cold New York winter, the trio’s sixth record, Double Infinity, became rangy, loose, and eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are a few more pieces that bring function and a calming, natural look to your bathroom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
As well as being a calming influence, older canines teach puppies social skills to interact with other dogs, by setting boundaries when the pup is being too boisterous and teaching them the body language that says enough is enough, according to a veterinary report from Vet Help Direct.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Each of the five rooms in the main house uses a similar palette of earthy greens and blues as the mural, giving them an airy and calming vibe.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Just last month, two Milwaukee legislators introduced a bill to make available $60 million for traffic calming infrastructure to fight reckless driving across the state.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Going to bed at a regular time and establishing a predictable sequence of calming activities facilitates calm and sleep.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But Rubio looks like a calming influence.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Whatever the manifestation—hair-tucking, shorts-pulling, ball-bouncing, bobbing, pocket-checking, or something else entirely—the familiarity of these motions can have a soothing effect, calming the player’s nerves before a big shot.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
It is also equipped with shell doors on the port and starboard sides that open directly out to the water, meaning calming ocean swims are always on the cards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The music became loose, billowy, almost eerily calming.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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The researchers hypothesized that soft music has a relaxing effect, relieving the tension that makes carsickness worse, and joyful music might serve as distraction, activating the brain's reward systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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The ground-floor Felice al Gabrielli Restaurant, K Lounge Bar, and 6,458-square-foot garden flow together to form ample space for dining and relaxing.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Markopoulos might include a warm bath or shower, reading a physical book, listening to soothing music, or drinking a caffeine free herbal tea.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pippa writes with such a comforting wit that her books are like a sweet treat in book format.—
Tessa Bailey,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This Netflix romance is as comforting as a bowl of creamy butternut squash soup.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 July 2025
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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