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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 lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
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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
Seeing a tarot reader and pulling my own cards to figure out a situation calms my anxiety, as does discussing my feelings with my therapist.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Even a simple label activates part of the brain that helps regulate stress, which in turn calms the threat response.
—Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Beloved by Allure editors and dermatologists alike, Prequel’s Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray is a soothing staple that calms redness, texture, and dryness with just a spritz or two.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, the still sweet voice calms me.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Seeing a tarot reader and pulling my own cards to figure out a situation calms my anxiety, as does discussing my feelings with my therapist.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Even a simple label activates part of the brain that helps regulate stress, which in turn calms the threat response.
—Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Beloved by Allure editors and dermatologists alike, Prequel’s Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray is a soothing staple that calms redness, texture, and dryness with just a spritz or two.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, the still sweet voice calms me.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calms
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 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
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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
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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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With regular doses of morphine, the doctor quiets the alpha’s aggressive impulses.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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