as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in soothing
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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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Recent Examples of calming
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
They’re weighted, with the small size weighing 3 pounds, providing a calming effect that can ease anxiety and lull you to sleep, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Looking to make your home more calming?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Expansive windows ensure that the space is filled with light for a calming, contemporary, and inviting effect.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to containing much less caffeine than coffee, black tea provides L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The bedding’s calming, neutral gray tone is a great fit for a range of decor styles, from minimalistic to modern.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the start of construction, neighbors on Rockland Drive have filed at least 10 complaints to the city’s 311 system for mud in the road, erosion, pothole repair and traffic-calming measures.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The optional ambient lighting and an aromatherapy tray features add to the calming vibe for winding down before bed.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
With a smile and clear conviction, greet your son warmly and invite him to begin his day with a calming exercise.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The week wraps with the Virgo Moon taking over from November 13 to 15, bringing a calming wave of discernment; not the perfectionist kind, but the cleansing, clarifying kind.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
They’re weighted, with the small size weighing 3 pounds, providing a calming effect that can ease anxiety and lull you to sleep, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Looking to make your home more calming?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Expansive windows ensure that the space is filled with light for a calming, contemporary, and inviting effect.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to containing much less caffeine than coffee, black tea provides L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Let’s do a few more calming breaths.
—Susanna Wolff, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The bedding’s calming, neutral gray tone is a great fit for a range of decor styles, from minimalistic to modern.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Known for its fragrant purple blooms, lavender is a popular perennial herb that is beloved for its calming scent and beauty.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the start of construction, neighbors on Rockland Drive have filed at least 10 complaints to the city’s 311 system for mud in the road, erosion, pothole repair and traffic-calming measures.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The optional ambient lighting and an aromatherapy tray features add to the calming vibe for winding down before bed.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
With a smile and clear conviction, greet your son warmly and invite him to begin his day with a calming exercise.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Looking for a relaxing way to escape the winter blues?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Look 5 degrees to the lower left of the Pleiades to find the patch of sky containing Uranus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The recall was initiated because products containing wheat were incorrectly placed into packaging that doesn't list the presence of wheat, according to the FDA.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Marco Beltrami is composing the score.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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