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verb

past tense of quiet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quieted
Verb
The Braves failed to capitalize on a prime scoring opportunity in the first inning, then were quieted by Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler in a 4-2 loss Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Even if the political discussion on climate change has quieted, the planet has not. ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 That surge has quieted now, as is to be expected whenever a superstar of Grande’s caliber returns. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Cool water washed over my feet as the waves rolled in and out, and the steady rhythm of the ocean gradually quieted everything else. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 None of this has quieted the hype, or the revisionist history. Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 As the bartender quieted whatever terrible hair-metal mixtape had been playing over the house PA, and the lights glowed red on the stage, Ryan was trying to create the illusion of a behind-the-curtain, big-stage, rock star entrance. Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Permeable rock, native perennials and wildflowers have cooled and quieted the property, while shared seeds and evolving plant experiments turn the yard into a neighborhood teaching garden. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 With a few more changeups and a little more aggression, Cease has quieted complaints of short outings. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
  • Advocates argue carts are silent, occupy less space than tourist vans and buses, and don’t choke the air with exhaust that also stains historic monuments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The South wasn't in a laughing mood after the Civil War, so silent film star and comedian Buster Keaton went west.
    Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The geothermal brine is then cooled by rows of industrial fans that sit atop Fervo's power plant, before it's reinjected into the ground in a closed-loop system.
    Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Water use can vary widely from one data center to another, depending on the size of the facility and how it is cooled.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Diplomatic talks ultimately calmed tensions, and no further attacks occurred.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, 30-year Treasury yields rose 11 basis points and JGB yields 23 basis points, before Bessent again temporarily calmed markets following the announcement that the Treasury would more than double its long-term bond repurchases.
    Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Staying upstairs is the quiet advantage with no lines, just an elevator ride to a nightcap under all that light.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Margot has left her field, and has moved to Hungary with her equestrian husband Sam (Rupert Friend), an uprooting that manifests as quiet disconnects between them.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moments ago, the courtroom was hushed when the mistrial was declared, marking an emotional close for this jury in the nearly six-week trial.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Salesforce has clearly hushed the skeptics on Wednesday night.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As Hai opened his heart on set while filming the emotional father-daughter confession scene, the profound pain was soothed.
    Jenny S. Li, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Paul is easily soothed, enjoys engaging with others, and feels comfortable in new environments.
    MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The expressions of dissent were silenced with unspeakable violence.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia silenced its skeptics yesterday with strong quarterly results and a better-than-expected revenue forecast.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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