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
  • Now, with the offseason acquisition of Holiday, and bringing back Lillard, seems to have appeased Grant’s unease.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Roast until cheese is softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Conducting business with the State Department was now on the same level as purchasing soft pretzels and sweatshop clothing, and this calmed Daria.
    Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The just-turned-30 Mahomes has calmed his feet in the pocket recently and has been increasingly trusting of his offensive line.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both teams patted the star wideout on the back after he was loaded onto the cart.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Turning toward Jean, Wole patted his breast pocket.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Rivera stroked into center field to end the game.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite her small stature, Toya is a somewhat dramatic personality, being the tamer and handler for Kylre, a huge and dangerous Devil Toad.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Isak was introduced in the 62nd minute and could have made an instant impact after getting in behind, but strangely opted to hit the ball early, and his finish was horribly tame.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Gentled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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