as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound
one could hear a pin drop in the quieted concert hall as conductor raised his baton
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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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Recent Examples of quieted
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The man twirled a weighted knife in his fingers and looked down with cold eyes that quieted the couple.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
At first, the army did bring order to the streets and quieted public protests.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
In Game 1, starter Freddy Peralta quieted Chicago’s lineup while his teammates scored nine runs without hitting the ball over the fence.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
While the controversy had far from quieted by airtime, Kimmel had his parents in the audience to cheer him on.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The victory featured a standout effort from quarterback Caleb Williams, who may have quieted his critics for at least a week.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
That quieted the Canvas Stadium crowd, which had found new life with the QB change the drive prior.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
There were some loud whispers for more playing time from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson after last week’s 20-17 loss to the Raiders, but Stevenson quieted them Sunday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Hoosiers quieted the 107,000 strong crowd in State College, Pennsylvania.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The man twirled a weighted knife in his fingers and looked down with cold eyes that quieted the couple.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
At first, the army did bring order to the streets and quieted public protests.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
In Game 1, starter Freddy Peralta quieted Chicago’s lineup while his teammates scored nine runs without hitting the ball over the fence.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
While the controversy had far from quieted by airtime, Kimmel had his parents in the audience to cheer him on.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The victory featured a standout effort from quarterback Caleb Williams, who may have quieted his critics for at least a week.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
That quieted the Canvas Stadium crowd, which had found new life with the QB change the drive prior.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
There were some loud whispers for more playing time from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson after last week’s 20-17 loss to the Raiders, but Stevenson quieted them Sunday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But more recently, cupcakes have cooled.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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Demand for these models has cooled significantly thanks to saturation and intense competition from brands like Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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While this week's reassurances have calmed markets for now, the sharp selloff in regionals last week is leaving a lasting mark on the industry.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
Michael Biesecker,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The thick cream is gentle enough for daily use, and my normally dry skin feels immediately calm and soothed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Tennessee attempted to claw back with a touchdown early in the second half, Simpson soothed any stress, engineering a nine-play, 99-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Rico Scott.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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High school students must store their devices with ringers silenced, and may not use them during instructional time.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In an hour’s span, three trucks leaving the construction site silenced the conversation, growling loudly down Rockland Drive.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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