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Recent Examples of pacification
Netanyahu, in public remarks during his trip, has also not mentioned the creation of an independent Palestinian state, which the U.S., regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia and many others consider critical to an enduring end of the Gaza war and broader pacification of the Middle East.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
One limitation of this modern-day resistance spread across a globalized system is that its wins can feel like pacifications.
—WIRED, 22 Oct. 2023
The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
After temporary pacification, what?
—Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
One limitation of this modern-day resistance spread across a globalized system is that its wins can feel like pacifications.
—WIRED, 22 Oct. 2023
The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete.
—Zachariah Mampilly, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
After temporary pacification, what?
—Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
Noun
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Discover the tranquility of Cuyama Valley, with its scenic landscapes and historic charm, perfect for unwinding.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The system has been used on and off since then to help control the number of visitors and preserve a sense of natural tranquility.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The location of this hotel—in and around an ancient Augustinian monastery in the scenic Malá Strana district, between soaring Prague Castle and the calm Vltava River—is its best selling point.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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In a nearby tent was Zuhoor Musa Abdul Rahman, a 30-year-old housewife who recounted with unnatural calm the horrors that spurred her to flee El Fasher, a city some 300 miles east of Obeid.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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But as word of Newport's glamor and serenity reached the ears of the masses, the place needed hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint.—
Will Walters,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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His ease in the landscape, practical intelligence, local alliances, and obvious interest offer not just an escape, but one new amity – a true alternative to the abuse she’s endured.—
Erin Douglass,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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