as in settles (down)
to become still and orderly
the sea finally calmed down, making it safe for small craft to venture forth once again
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When that last stellar ember cools and darkens, the age of black holes will still be in its early days.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Start the process soon after cooking to prevent any food remnants from getting stuck as the pan cools.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Calms (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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