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as in soothes
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 contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calms
Leaving Your Safe Space Too Quickly After the storm, many people assume the danger is over as soon as the weather calms down—but a lot of injuries happen during cleanup.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Steady structure calms nerves and earns meaningful, ongoing confidence today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
To avoid scorching a sweater or having your cords running unruly around your bag, this hot tool bag calms the accessory chaos with a handy heat-resistant mat with a zipper pouch that rolls up for compact storage.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
When risk is clear, the brain calms down enough to think.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Steady structure calms nerves and earns meaningful, ongoing confidence today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
To avoid scorching a sweater or having your cords running unruly around your bag, this hot tool bag calms the accessory chaos with a handy heat-resistant mat with a zipper pouch that rolls up for compact storage.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
When risk is clear, the brain calms down enough to think.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calms
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The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The hair growth formula exfoliates and soothes the scalp while simultaneously repairing weak, damaged hair.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
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Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Agent authority composes dynamically.—
Harsh Singhal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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