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
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
Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The sounds of nature can be much more calming than artificial sounds like TV sets and traffic horns, but bring along ear plugs in case noisy neighbors tend to keep you up at night.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
An older pet might benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, while an anxious pet could find a fluffy donut bed more calming and comfortable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 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
For grabbing the pony’s reins, calming its nerves and building a business profile to match its brand profile, Louvet is taking home this year’s WWD Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership at the WWD Honors gala.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
This can include calming ourselves down before a meeting, reframing a negative thought, or expressing frustration constructively with a loved one.
—Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Enjoy a screen-free wake-up with 11 different calming sounds that ease you out of a deep sleep.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
His presence is calming for pitchers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The sounds of nature can be much more calming than artificial sounds like TV sets and traffic horns, but bring along ear plugs in case noisy neighbors tend to keep you up at night.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
An older pet might benefit from an orthopedic dog bed, while an anxious pet could find a fluffy donut bed more calming and comfortable.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Fern Grove collection will elevate your scentscape with a calming blend of fern, oakmoss, fig, watercress, cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 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
For grabbing the pony’s reins, calming its nerves and building a business profile to match its brand profile, Louvet is taking home this year’s WWD Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership at the WWD Honors gala.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
This can include calming ourselves down before a meeting, reframing a negative thought, or expressing frustration constructively with a loved one.
—Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Enjoy a screen-free wake-up with 11 different calming sounds that ease you out of a deep sleep.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
His presence is calming for pitchers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calming
Adjective
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Golfers can play a round at the renowned Torrey Pines golf course, and for those looking for a more relaxing experience, a hike through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve offers incredible coastal views in the last surviving home of the namesake tree in the continental United States.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of the most relaxing parts of the day is burrowing under your blankets before drifting off to sleep.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nearly a million acres of wilderness stretch across Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the heart of it are three mineral pools—their waters naturally heated within the earth and bubbling at a soothing 99 to 104 degrees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ginger Can Support Overall Digestive Health Beyond soothing an upset stomach, ginger may also support overall digestive health.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters employed a blanket containing a mixture of foam and water, because of fuel leaking on the ground, to put out the fire, the Daily Herald reported, adding there was no damage to the mall’s interior or nearby structures.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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When the brand debuted, its landing page on Target’s website got north of 167,000 visits, and over 12,000 purchases were made, typically containing multiple items.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At night, Umm Ahmad sang to you while the waters flowed through the meandering fields and formed a sweet, lulling sound around the village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Make the hearty and comforting flavors of taco soup a bit more rich with this creamy taco soup recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dishes like wild halibut with Jimmy Nardello peppers and spaghetti with squash and spinach feel nourishing and comforting, but never boring.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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