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
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
That speculation has quieted in recent weeks, but talk of Crosby leaving the Penguins has not.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 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
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
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
Verb
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
That speculation has quieted in recent weeks, but talk of Crosby leaving the Penguins has not.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieted
Adjective
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Burnett was content to mine references from her own Depression-era youth; her famous maid character, the Charwoman, who became something of a show mascot, harked back to Chaplin’s Little Tramp, wearing a rumpled outfit and performing silent reveries.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, Biggs, former chair of the House Freedom Caucus—a group whose brand of conservative politics is to the right of Cox's—cooled the crowd.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The broader market cooled on elevated mortgage rates and tight inventory in lower price points.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Conducting business with the State Department was now on the same level as purchasing soft pretzels and sweatshop clothing, and this calmed Daria.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The just-turned-30 Mahomes has calmed his feet in the pocket recently and has been increasingly trusting of his offensive line.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
1 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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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Willander Willander had a quiet showing at prospect camp and training camp, then debuted with two sensational preseason performances against the Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But our industry — and artists around the world — have a long history of refusing to be silenced, even in the darkest times.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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But our industry—and artists around the world—have a long history of refusing to be silenced, even in the darkest times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Quieted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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