1
as in cools
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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Recent Examples of quiets
When that kind of listening behavior scales up across an entire population, and audiences are spread thin, the cultural conversation quiets.
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Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
His replacement stands at the front of the room and quiets the audience before kicking off another presentation.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
That just kind of quiets everything else.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But when that noise quiets, the brain doesn’t just go idle.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
His replacement stands at the front of the room and quiets the audience before kicking off another presentation.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
That just kind of quiets everything else.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But when that noise quiets, the brain doesn’t just go idle.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiets
Verb
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Some see ARMs as the only path to homeownership, wagering that central bankers will cut rates as inflation cools off.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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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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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mori Nozomi is a serene, eight-seat sushi counter in the Sawtelle neighborhood in West LA, where the interior (blonde wood, ikebana flower arrangements, handmade ceramics from Japan) soothes and the food, a 26-course omakase, stands out even in LA’s highly saturated sushi scene.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Someone on her team silences the chatter like a classroom teacher and urges everyone to search.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Strong, steady performance silences speculation better than any defense.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Robinson is the favorite to start, which would mean Towns sliding over to power forward, which mutes some of his offensive superpowers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The host mutes everyone upon entry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lizzy Younan composes all of our music.—
Deborah Unger,
Scientific American,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Quiets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiets. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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