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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey made big decisions but also quieted the building down this offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
The involvement of Gates, a prominent Black professor, quieted some concerns about the use of DNA to determine heritage.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 3 images A novel drug, evenamide, quieted overactive brain circuits in an animal model of schizophrenia, improving memory, social interaction, and dopamine balance, offering hope for tackling symptoms that current antipsychotics can’t touch.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
However, the tech giants seem to have quieted critics so far with the results of their spending.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the run game, starting running back Javonte Williams quieted durability concerns with a healthy effort that included two rushing touchdowns on the first two drives.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey made big decisions but also quieted the building down this offseason.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
The involvement of Gates, a prominent Black professor, quieted some concerns about the use of DNA to determine heritage.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 3 images A novel drug, evenamide, quieted overactive brain circuits in an animal model of schizophrenia, improving memory, social interaction, and dopamine balance, offering hope for tackling symptoms that current antipsychotics can’t touch.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
However, the tech giants seem to have quieted critics so far with the results of their spending.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
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Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez appears destined for free agency as contract talks are reportedly completely silent.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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As foreign dignitaries descend in Beijing this week, the conflicting narratives on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are a reminder that eight decades after Japan's surrender, the guns may be silent, but the battle over the legacy of the war is far from over.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Topline Movie theaters just had their lowest-grossing summer in three years, as this year’s total barely fell below last summer’s gross as moviegoing cooled in August, despite early analyst expectations that this summer could have been a return to box office glory.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gold fell in the markets in the 1980s and the 1990s, as real estate calmed down for once.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 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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One result of the growth is a quiet boom in Southeast Asian grocery stores and restaurants.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Inside, lofted seating positions deliver an elevated view while quilted semi-aniline leather and acoustic glass buffer passengers in comfort and quiet.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cradlewise crib has a camera and uses an AI algorithm to predict when your baby needs to be soothed and will automatically start moving up and down to bounce the baby.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
27 Aug. 2025
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In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In nations such as North Korea, Russia, and China, where dissent is silenced and control is absolute, authoritarians can linger for decades.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pita’s party was particularly popular with Thailand’s youth, who have taken to the streets in recent years clamoring for widespread reform, only to see their movements silenced by prosecutions and their political leaders stymied.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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