salved

past tense of salve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for salved
Verb
  • The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Much of that calmed down on Sunday as the American fans finally had something to cheer about, but there was still more than enough abuse aimed at McIlroy from the spectators throughout the day.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Eventually, the situation calmed, and Baker placed Skeet in handcuffs and arrested him, along with Medlin and two other ranch hands.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The chief of staff of one of Kyiv’s volunteer formation legions, Andriy, whose call-sign is Stolyar, said his unit is composed of people from all walks of life – from construction workers to businessmen to poets.
    Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
  • What feels strangely compelling is how ZUTOMAYO’s music is composed of a combination of extremely complex elements.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The public can be lulled into thinking impacts of a hurricane or tropical storm are along dots, lines, and cones seen on maps.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But the plaintiffs said Tesla lulled drivers into a false sense of security, causing drivers to become distracted.
    Maria Piñero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While the controversy had far from quieted by airtime, Kimmel had his parents in the audience to cheer him on.
    Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The victory featured a standout effort from quarterback Caleb Williams, who may have quieted his critics for at least a week.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But many social media users aren’t appeased, with some calling to dismantle JICA entirely, or voicing distrust of the organization’s statements.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
  • One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
    Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Salved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salved. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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