1
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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FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
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Stepping into the spa, guests will find themselves in a minimalist space bathed in calming neutral tones and peppered with tasteful wood and gold accents.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Netanyahu echoed the concern, warning that political violence aimed at silencing dissent undermines democratic values worldwide.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Time and again, history’s advance has been imagined to depend on silencing or destroying a single figure – the rival who becomes the ultimate, despicable foe.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Echo chambers can emerge, amplifying consensus while muting dissenting expertise.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Shag Originated in the late 1960s and popularized in the 1970s, the shag cut is comprised of short, choppy layers around the face, muting the body of hair on the sides.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Klarna popped as much as 30% on the day of its New York IPO, before settling to close around 15% higher.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sixth-year quarterback spent most of the game scanning downfield with good protection, finding nothing and settling for shorter throws.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Quietening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietening. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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