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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
Stress lights up the brain’s threat circuits in the amygdala and quiets the prefrontal cortex — the region responsible for reasoning and self-control.
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Safety Kam Curl, whose interception in overtime against the Bears set up the game-winning field goal, noted that the crowd in Seattle quiets when the Seahawks offense is on the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With regular doses of morphine, the doctor quiets the alpha’s aggressive impulses.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Everyone aspires to the level of confidence that quiets the fear of failure, impervious to what an audience might think.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 4 May 2026
In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Safety Kam Curl, whose interception in overtime against the Bears set up the game-winning field goal, noted that the crowd in Seattle quiets when the Seahawks offense is on the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With regular doses of morphine, the doctor quiets the alpha’s aggressive impulses.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Everyone aspires to the level of confidence that quiets the fear of failure, impervious to what an audience might think.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiets
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The growing dependence on OpenAI has also raised questions over what happens if enthusiasm surrounding AI valuations cools.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The maker of Jack Daniel’s has spent the past year navigating declining spirits sales, softer consumer demand, layoffs, and growing investor pressure as the broader whiskey market cools after years of explosive growth.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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To avoid scorching a sweater or having your cords running unruly around your bag, this hot tool bag calms the accessory chaos with a handy heat-resistant mat with a zipper pouch that rolls up for compact storage.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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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
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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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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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
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That America kills children abroad and silences criticism at home.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Preclinical research shows long-term estrogen deprivation epigenetically silences BDNF in the hippocampus, blunting the brain’s response to exercise over time.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
2 May 2026
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Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Canned water chestnuts are blanched before packing, which mutes their flavor slightly but preserves their crispness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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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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“Quiets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiets. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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