as in cooled
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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And when Adam cooled off after halftime, Friedrichsen picked right up.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025 -
Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Store leftover, cooled bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Settled (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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