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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way
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Recent Examples of quieten
While the major protests from earlier this week have quietened, the country remains tense as troops patrol the city and efforts to put an interim government in place continue.
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Talk of a tariff on movies made outside the U.S. has quietened in recent weeks but remains a threat.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While yoga quietens the sympathetic nervous system, Tai Chi activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure, aid digestion and encourage deep rest.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Talk of a tariff on movies made outside the U.S. has quietened in recent weeks but remains a threat.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While yoga quietens the sympathetic nervous system, Tai Chi activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure, aid digestion and encourage deep rest.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieten
Verb
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The game calmed down in the third quarter — in which the Bulls gave up a single turnover for zero points — but that reprieve didn’t last once the Heat caught their breath.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Top sleep aid for kids This extremely popular sound machine uses an authentic human voice to calm babies to sleep with a calming, shushing sound.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kempe then put a gloved finger to his lips, shushing the sixth consecutive sellout crowd in Anaheim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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This formula contains niacinamide to help support hair and skin health, ashwagandha extract to soothe, and biotin to help strengthen hair and prevent breakage.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The poems and practical suggestions soothed my spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The goal isn’t to silence voices, but to make sure the platform stays safe and sustainable for creators, viewers, and advertisers.—
Christopher DiLella,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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This oversized cocoon coat might be enough to lull you into believing you're still wrapped in that favorite duvet.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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The attachment system is scanning for danger, and the relationship is being used as a way to quiet that alarm.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the absence of a PPV price tag couldn’t quiet the roar of online discontent for what fight fans decried as a wild oversaturation of advertising content around and even during the fights.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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The best thing was to show these people that the rest of the world was not so bad, the rest of the world was beautiful, well composed, full of light, full of love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also built micro-robots composed of multiple materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Quieten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieten. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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