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quieted

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verb

past tense of quiet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quieted
Verb
It’s been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star, whose accomplishments this year have quieted many of her critics. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 There was a lot of Honolulu Blue in the lower bowl — Lions fans don’t get to see their team in Charlotte very often — but they had been quieted by the end. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 Four weeks in, the Broncos are now at the first-quarter threshold and the questions about offensive coordinator Davis Webb have not quieted since Week 1. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Their raucous conversation quieted as the odd trio approached. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 At one point, the audience tentatively started clapping then quickly quieted back down. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 When the room finally quieted, Mom, his recovery room nurse, placed gauze over his eyes to block the hallway light. — Washington Post Readers, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 But those fears are quieted now, and nothing new seems to be brewing yet. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026 The Colorado players were the ones who were quieted as the game wore on and became a blowout. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
  • Final Thoughts The Hisense 8,000 BTU UltraSlim Smart Inverter is a standout window air conditioner that effortlessly balances sleek design, near-silent operation, and top-tier performance.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The California Democratic Party opposes the measure, but many of its leading officials have stayed silent.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But once Bloys was confirmed as the new top boss of streaming for Skydance, the Bajaria speculation cooled off.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Rent growth has cooled since its pandemic-era spike, hovering near zero from mid-2023 through 2025, and rents on new leases are now edging down.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Minervini calmed down from there, delivering a more graceful goodbye.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • And nothing about the performance against the 49ers calmed last nerves.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • They were repeatedly shushed instead as the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) fell to 13-10 in their marquee event after failing to keep pace with a USC offense that averaged nearly eight yards per play through the first three quarters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • 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.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Glass admitted that as a young producer, he was intimidated by Adams and his quiet confidence.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The lounge is a real scene, especially during afternoon tea, when a perfectly coiffed crowd has hushed discussions about worldly matters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The normally festive and rowdy crowd inside the basketball arena in Dallas quickly hushed as a five-minute memorial video began playing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after.
    — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The event silenced critics who doubted the practicality of using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel at sea.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After being silenced for the first five innings, the Guardians scored seven over the final four innings.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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