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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
The situation calms down and Hill is released.
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Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
This two-step beauty treat calms irritated skin with tea tree extract and chamomile while the ampoule boosts hydration.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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, 1 Mar. 2025
The universe brings them together to create a partnership that rejuvenates and calms their senses.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Perhaps volcanic activity, perhaps assisted by tidal forces, could lead to such a world creating its own atmosphere even after the flaring period of its parent star calms down.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
Some green-flag ingredients include ceramides (which strengthen and support the skin barrier) and niacinamide (which soothes and calms the skin).
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
When people are feeling anxious, scared, or angry, the principles of tapping theorize that the practice calms the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls those emotions.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
This two-step beauty treat calms irritated skin with tea tree extract and chamomile while the ampoule boosts hydration.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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, 1 Mar. 2025
The universe brings them together to create a partnership that rejuvenates and calms their senses.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Hydrolyzed collagen firms the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, while niacinamide brightens skin tone, calms the complexion and strengthens the skin barrier, and peptides smooth fine lines.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Perhaps volcanic activity, perhaps assisted by tidal forces, could lead to such a world creating its own atmosphere even after the flaring period of its parent star calms down.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
Some green-flag ingredients include ceramides (which strengthen and support the skin barrier) and niacinamide (which soothes and calms the skin).
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
When people are feeling anxious, scared, or angry, the principles of tapping theorize that the practice calms the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls those emotions.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calms
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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