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
Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ellison was able to secure the Paramount deal after what appeared to be a number of concessions by the previous owner to placate Trump and his FCC, which had to approve the deal.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 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
Swift also teased Jason about Kylie using the same phrase to placate both him and their 4-year-old Elliotte.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ellison was able to secure the Paramount deal after what appeared to be a number of concessions by the previous owner to placate Trump and his FCC, which had to approve the deal.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing subdued or conciliatory in its account of the brutal transfer of power which comes when a parent is failing and a child assumes command.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rana forces herself to create a soothing, familial tone.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Office fans might find this generic workplace comedy soothing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Seedless jam is best for a nice, smooth texture, but more rustic, homemade preserves can also add a comforting touch.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As for the name, it was inspired by what is now known as the South Carolina Society, a social and benevolent organization established in Charleston in 1737 by a French Huguenot named Elisha Poinsett.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few more pieces that bring function and a calming, natural look to your bathroom.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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What modern sleep science now recommends—having a calming bedtime routine, avoiding screens, minimizing stimulation—Jewish tradition has practiced for generations.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 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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Anglers All is kind and non-judgmental to new anglers, sells tons of gear and literature, and has served me well on my quest to learn how to navigate Colorado waterways.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Let voices of care ring out of every pulpit, speak from every heart and be extended with kind acts from every hand.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wishing all of you a peaceful start to this new year.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The strike force waited in armored vehicles at a staging area in Kenscoff, where a once peaceful region has been under gang attacks since the beginning of the year.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Placate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placate. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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