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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Your body cools down by sweating, so replacing that moisture is crucial.
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Wind gusts could increase to 34 mph overnight Tuesday as the temperature cools to 62 degrees.
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
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“Calms (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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