stilling

present participle of still
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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 Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilling
Verb
  • That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Create a ritual Creating calming rituals around mealtimes can also help bring more awareness—and in turn, lower cortisol.
    Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Booing begins, and then shushing, and then booing again.
    Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Attorneys for the Justice Department argued that halting the reallocations could delay distributing the funds to other states DHS had identified as higher priority under its new approach.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To that end, Martinez also recommends finishing the meal with a hot drink to enhance the feel-good effect—especially if the drink contains adaptogens that are known for soothing the body and mind.
    Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The third-year running back had a career-high 181 yards from scrimmage, catching four passes for a career-high 106 receiving yards and leading the Falcons with 75 rushing yards on 17 carries.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Golf talk was top of mind as guests shared their photos from the tournament and made plans to hit the West Side driving course early the next morning, before catching a helicopter out to the final.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.
    Karen Palmer September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Stilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilling. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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