as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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as in appeasing
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
a placating comment that seemed to calm everyone down a bit
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as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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Recent Examples of placate
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Fans can credit Schneider's handling of the situation for placating any potential hard feelings as the team removes a standout starter from the rotation to make room for Bieber.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
News aficionados have given up subscriptions to mainstream publications like The Washington Post in recent months when they are perceived to cede authority or placate those in power.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Fans can credit Schneider's handling of the situation for placating any potential hard feelings as the team removes a standout starter from the rotation to make room for Bieber.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placate
Adjective
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This whole situation is not exactly being made better by vocal Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, who has not exactly gone down the conciliatory road, and has been arguing with fans about these problems or issuing statements that are let’s say, controversial and prone to be ratioed.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This allegedly occurred because Alderon was anything but conciliatory.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dill pickles, then, embody a duality of being both bold and soothing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Together, these elements ground the kitchen in an organic look that feels both stylish and soothing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jesus and Belania shriek and thank Christian, who stands there looking like a benevolent fashion angel bestowing them with good luck.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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To achieve excellence in AI, nations need the compute, but also chip production, AI talent, workforce and corporate adoption, benevolent government regulation, and a thriving ecosystem of AI startups.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gentle sunrise alarm light is a calming wake-up rather than a loud and repetitive alarm clock.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Honestly, the restaurant stuff is the most calming bit!—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the pacific campaign.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our focus remains on creating safe, healthy, and kind schools that engage all students to embrace the power of learning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The reception in Telluride was kinder, positioning the film’s NYFF premiere to be the tiebreaker.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But not everyone agreed that this mom would be better off picking her battles before rushing into an argument that could cost her a peaceful relationship with her in-laws.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
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Every worker deserves a peaceful commute to work.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Placate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placate. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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