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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
Soothing green tea leaf extract calms redness, while moisturizing butylene glycol leaves skin feeling dewier and smoother.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
When the tempo calms down for genuine soul-searching and truth-telling, the results may not be dramatically scintillating but there is a blunt and convincing force that registers between these two big beefy half-bros who aren’t used to expressing their feelings.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, generosity that calms anxiety looks very different from generosity that grows out of choice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and ceramides work hand in hand to lock in moisture, while niacinamide calms the scalp.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap to help the bread retain moisture as the gluten calms down over the next 15 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Steady effort calms a busy day.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
When the tempo calms down for genuine soul-searching and truth-telling, the results may not be dramatically scintillating but there is a blunt and convincing force that registers between these two big beefy half-bros who aren’t used to expressing their feelings.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, generosity that calms anxiety looks very different from generosity that grows out of choice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and ceramides work hand in hand to lock in moisture, while niacinamide calms the scalp.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap to help the bread retain moisture as the gluten calms down over the next 15 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Steady effort calms a busy day.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calms
Verb
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Food digests more quickly and moves through your body easier, which soothes indigestion.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The titular azelaic acid decongests pores, kills bacteria, soothes inflammation, sloughs off dead cells, and smooths uneven texture.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nothing lulls you to sleep like a a beautiful set of unbelievably soft, warm sheets.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Safety Kam Curl, whose interception in overtime against the Bears set up the game-winning field goal, noted that the crowd in Seattle quiets when the Seahawks offense is on the field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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