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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
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2022
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
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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
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
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Since its founding in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery’s permanent residents have lain among the hills of Brooklyn, their tranquility guarded by elaborate statuary, venerable trees, and sumptuous tombs.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
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Glaser’s direction, and in particular the vivid use of sound, draw horrifying juxtapositions between domestic tranquility and genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Keep your tone calm, but don’t leave room for confusion.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The sage green tint provides a sense of serenity and notes of calm, accented by nature’s favorite color.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But that noise had a stillness, a serenity, a smoothness that’s missing from modern life.—
Matt Crossman,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For a brief window, the desert is abuzz with activity, a living counterpoint to its usual quiet.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Saliers further explains that the essential tremor has impacted the way the duo can perform some of their most notable harmonies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, for as often as the ex-Beatles have played or sung harmony on each other’s solo records over the years, there’s never been any true, formal duet between any of the former bandmates since the breakup, until now.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Markets, which soared to records last week on the hope that peace could finally come to the region and energy supplies will be restored, have come under pressure again.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The president has been saying further peace talks with Iran will happen imminently, though none have been announced.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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