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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
while not exactly cold, the doctor does maintain a sedate and purely professional demeanor with his patients
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
her expression remained sedate as I told her the bad news
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as in to narcotize
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Recent Examples of sedate
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
This gardener used colorful annuals to transform a sedate hydrangea garden into something spectacular.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Prior to moving to Colorado in 2018, Barry Morphew was a deer farmer in Indiana and used BAM to sedate and transport deer on his farm, according to the indictment.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Inside, the look is rather sedate and calm, although the modern art is certainly eye-catching (there are nearly 100 original pieces around the building).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
This gardener used colorful annuals to transform a sedate hydrangea garden into something spectacular.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
Left alone with teenage girls and the means to sedate them, a dentist takes advantage.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Prior to moving to Colorado in 2018, Barry Morphew was a deer farmer in Indiana and used BAM to sedate and transport deer on his farm, according to the indictment.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedate
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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Dozens of firefighters lined the street in a solemn salute to their fallen colleagues.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Prosecutors said Anthony Edmond and Rafael Enriquez face the most serious charges, including conspiracy involving firearms trafficking, machineguns and drug trafficking.
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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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Teng, who has started and relieved in his professional career, threw a career-high 136 1/3 innings with Double-A Richmond in 2022.
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Hoerner moved to third on a balk and pinch-hitter Matt Shaw walked, but Abner Uribe relieved and retired the next two hitters.
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Judges have to throw the book at those arrested to teach them a stern lesson.
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However, for students graduating right now, Hammer can't really summon up anything stern to say.
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But Otto is the man who served as Hand of the King to Rhaenrya's father, peaceful King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
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To stop the peaceful transfer of power.
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“Sedate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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