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also tranquillize
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle
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Recent Examples of tranquilize
With assistance from the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Queen Creek Fire and Medical, Ted was tranquilized and removed from the tree, the post said.
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Rangers had to step in and tranquilize the animal to remove the lights, Shaffer said.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
She had been spotted in the town of Cable, and wildlife officers tranquilized her to remove the jar, according to Northern News Now.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
Officers tranquilized the cow moose on Wednesday and loaded her into a horse trailer, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Rangers had to step in and tranquilize the animal to remove the lights, Shaffer said.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
She had been spotted in the town of Cable, and wildlife officers tranquilized her to remove the jar, according to Northern News Now.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
Officers tranquilized the cow moose on Wednesday and loaded her into a horse trailer, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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In prior administrations, the division has moved quickly to open and publicly announce such investigations, not only to reflect federal jurisdiction over potential civil rights violations but also in hopes of soothing community angst that sometimes accompanies shootings involving law enforcement.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Göransson composed the film’s score and developed its soundtrack, which feature several original numbers and performances from other cast members like Jack O’Connell and Lola Kirke.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2026
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Breaking electron rules For the study, the researchers used a material composed of cerium, ruthenium and tin (CeRu₄Sn₆).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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To appease conservatives, GOP leaders agreed to separate the Commerce, Justice and science portion from the other two bills.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The country is now being led by the former Vice-President, Delcy Rodríguez, who is trying to appease Trump and fend off internal challenges, as our foreign correspondent Jon Lee Anderson explains on the latest episode of the Political Scene podcast.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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