CALMS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

calms

verb

present tense third-person singular of calm

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 The Marine Rain Massage is an immersive treatment that releases muscle tension, calms the nervous system, and activates circulation. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Lake Oconee, Georgia While summer on the water in Georgia is a boisterous and exciting time—often accompanied by boat rides, cold drinks, music, and waterskis—lake life calms in the fall. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 But that’s not the case whatsoever, thanks to a proprietary blend of four types of cica that actively calms skin while the acids exfoliate. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Once a system can infer which language calms a buyer or which deadline makes an employee compliant, the organization has moved from customization into behavioral leverage. — Christophe Kolb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026 Guess who calms him down, though? — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Chamomile tea has apigenin, a compound that calms the nervous system. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 Niacinamide calms redness and evens tone, and glycerin delivers long-lasting hydration. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026

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This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.

— Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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The comforting whistle of air sweeping in and out of my velvet horse nostrils lulls me right to sleep.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026