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as in calming
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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2
as in quieting
to stop the noise or speech of
one young chap was trying to quieten down the group
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Recent Examples of quietening
The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietening
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Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected earnings on Wednesday, possibly calming a jittery market.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Formulated in South Korea with natural, nonirritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are infused with hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ball collided hard with Lee and both crumpled quickly to the floor, quieting the arena while many looked on anxiously.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Expensive shampoos typically rely on more refined conditioning agents and soothing ingredients that may make frequent hair washing more comfortable, Tung said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Boss shows have been highly anticipated at Milan Fashion Week, also thanks to the buzzy setups, from the fall 2023 sci-fi office space filled with cubicles and the humanoid robot Sophia to the idyllic, soothing garden mounted inside the courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato for spring 2025.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is not about silencing disagreement.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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Russia has massively ramped up a campaign of silencing critics since launching its offensive on Ukraine in 2022.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 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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While Boyle’s iPhone camera rigs zipped and zoomed around the landscape with an almost game-like mobility, Bobbitt’s camera shakes with zombie rage and then stills, lulling us in and out of violence and peace.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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Levy sat on the floor, watching like a proud father and shushing whisperers.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 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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Here’s where the tough-on-crime folks will begin composing their angry emails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lama provides an artist-friendly approach to composing materials built from layers representing distinct physical phenomena.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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So for anyone who’s struggling to create that distance, Jeter suggests starting small and committing to just one month of no direct communication—along with blocking or muting them online.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two-year war that followed had a muting effect on deals between Israel and the UAE, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza created a PR catastrophe for Israelis in the Gulf.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Quietening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietening. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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