calming (down)

verb

present participle of calm (down)
as in cooling
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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  1. cooling
  2. hushing
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  • Choose from energizing citrus, cooling eucalyptus and peppermint, calming lavender or a variety pack with five different scents – an easy way to add a little luxury to your daily routine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For even more cooling properties and pressure relief, consider the brand’s upgraded luxe memory foam mattress.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooling
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  • If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Definition of hushing
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