quietens

present tense third-person singular of quieten, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietens
Verb
  • Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
  • Guess who calms him down, though?
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
    Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Before the chatter can continue, Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), the Cal Fire Division Chief and mother of Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), quickly shushes everyone and reminds them to focus.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
    Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • An immersive spa day, from signature massages to holistic sessions, silences the noise.
    Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
  • That America kills children abroad and silences criticism at home.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Quietens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietens. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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