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as in to subdue
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown
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Recent Examples of quell
But the executive sought to quell concerns that the proliferation of robots throughout the supply chain would mean mass unemployment, both at his company and across the Chinese economy.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
To gain Wall Street adoption, though, Kalshi will need to quell concerns over potential insider trading on the platforms.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Jeffries, who backed two of the three candidates the mayor helped defeat, didn’t exactly quell that storyline.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Authorities lifted the order hours later as crews quelled the flames.
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Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quell
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
To gain Wall Street adoption, though, Kalshi will need to quell concerns over potential insider trading on the platforms.
—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Jeffries, who backed two of the three candidates the mayor helped defeat, didn’t exactly quell that storyline.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Authorities lifted the order hours later as crews quelled the flames.
—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quell
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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Over a decade, more than 1,000 people have died across the country after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows, an investigation led by The Associated Press found.
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His interactions with Daemon (Matt Smith) last season, going so far as to shush him at one point, were a breath of fresh air.
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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.
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Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order.
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One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide.
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Davis crafted a marquee lineup that included Springsteen, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, The Killers and Paul Simon, but a massive thunderstorm silenced the show before many of the top names could perform.
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
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In his car, Lestat is no longer able to repress his memories after having opened the floodgates.
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While dealing with the sexist discrimination the regime enforces, Panahi still makes space for lighthearted moments when the women’s joy, even from a distance, can’t be repressed.
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Delta has denied these allegations and settled Nejat’s lawsuit last year.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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Thursday's hearing comes less than a week after the same court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a prominent opposition politician, which again renewed focus on the government’s efforts to quash criticism.
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And while some teams hope to maintain their momentum, other teams actively hope the break can quash it.
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.
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“Quell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quell. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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