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 Mayo calms some of the acidity, as does the egg, which also adds a soft, creamy texture. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 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 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

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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
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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Ify’s box contains a fake $100 bill, but Catherine decides to keep her box.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Their saliva contains a sugar molecule found in mammalian products that, when introduced to us through their bite, can trigger an allergy to red meat and sometimes dairy.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026