gentled 1 of 2

past tense of gentle
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as in softened
to lessen the shock of adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers

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gentled

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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentled
Verb
  • One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
    Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
  • When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
    Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • On a monthly basis, in fact, inflation was mostly tame.
    Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
  • Assuming June delivers another tame inflation reading, then the attention of policymakers may be more focused on labor market risks.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Defying the typical approach where women tend to remain subdued and silent, often fearful of additional scrutiny.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Its madras inventory today includes these seven-inch shorts in a slightly more subdued and earthy pattern and color.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The company’s new policy aims to address these challenges and create a more controlled and welcoming environment—reflecting broader industry trends where other retailers have adopted similar measures.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.
    Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Moreover, the website adds that these animals are usually quite docile in nature and are generally not known to attack humans.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • This was a bird so docile and unafraid of environmental threats it was hunted out of existence in less than 100 years.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Gentled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentled. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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