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quieted

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verb

past tense of quiet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
  • There was the transition from silent films to talkies, obviously; moviemaking transformed into an entirely different art.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
  • The system has 60 chime tones and five volume levels, including a silent mode with flashing lights, which is great for nap times or users with hearing needs.
    Kat de Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
  • When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.
    Sean Gould, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The sound of the ocean lulled me to sleep at night, and gently woke me up early every morning.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Maybe lulled into a sense of security by how well the Quickfire went, final plating issues also start to plague this crew.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These calm and gentle activities by the sea have restorative benefits and are increasingly featured as part of wellness retreats.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The protests, which were mostly calm and peaceful, were held in opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and coincided with the controversial parade for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Verb
  • The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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