1
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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2
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
the conversation was abruptly stilled by a loud crash from the next room
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Recent Examples of stilling
Finally, deep reading is a stilling exercise.
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Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The beginning of the Lesson includes the story of Jesus stilling a life-threatening storm on the Sea of Galilee.
—Nancy Humphrey Case, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The beginning of the Lesson includes the story of Jesus stilling a life-threatening storm on the Sea of Galilee.
—Nancy Humphrey Case, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilling
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Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There’s been no stopping Garcia in his last two starts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Time them intentionally — energizing adaptogens work best in the morning; calming ones fit better in the evening.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Levy sat on the floor, watching like a proud father and shushing whisperers.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Top sleep aid for kids This extremely popular sound machine uses an authentic human voice to calm babies to sleep with a calming, shushing sound.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, SpaceX’s launch team loaded more than 11 million pounds (more than 5,000 metric tons) of super-cold methane and liquid oxygen into both stages of the rocket after halting a previous fueling attempt Saturday night due to a technical issue.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The organization is seeking a temporary stay of agency action, effectively halting the work, which began in mid-April.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Search revenue grew 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, quieting concerns over AI’s cannibalizing Google’s core business, and the company crossed $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Abdoler echoed that, noting there is a much higher risk of catching other kinds of viruses, like influenza, while sailing.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Investigators worked to find and bring Austin into custody, catching a break by digging into his social media accounts.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Choose artwork for the walls with soothing landscapes, or use natural materials like wooden picture frames, cotton throws, or a simple houseplant.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilling. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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