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 For me, the biggest thing is once the fire calms down from a game, there’s more learning points for me than in the past. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix. — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 Tight styles aren’t just something to avoid until your scalp calms down—they’re worth limiting as an ongoing precaution. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 That mix helps keep your skin barrier intact, calms inflammation and locks in moisture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Although the situation generally calms down quickly, producers say that doesn’t mean the extortion stops. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 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

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The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Du says more work is needed to fully understand how music soothes a stressed brain.

— Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of soothes

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Its 30% Saccharomyces yeast ferment contains 3% N-acetylglucosamine, an amino sugar that gently encourages surface exfoliation without relying on AHAs or BHAs, helping skin look smoother and more even with less potential for irritation.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Natto contains probiotics and prebiotics which can help support the gut microbiome and digestion.

— Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of contains

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

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Their Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation effectively quiets daily transit hums and crowded office chatter, while custom 40mm drivers pump out rich acoustics backed by customizable Ultra Bass tuning.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026