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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
Authorities eventually were able to tranquilize the bear and get it out of the tree.
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
After many days of surveillance and multiple sightings in wooded and residential areas, Ed was finally located and carefully tranquilized with a veterinarian's help before being airlifted to safety.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Shiela, a petting zoo kangaroo, was later tranquilized with a dart.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Wildlife officers made the decision to tranquilize the moose and get it out of the city.
—Mitchell Byars, Axios, 29 May 2025
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
After many days of surveillance and multiple sightings in wooded and residential areas, Ed was finally located and carefully tranquilized with a veterinarian's help before being airlifted to safety.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Shiela, a petting zoo kangaroo, was later tranquilized with a dart.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Wildlife officers made the decision to tranquilize the moose and get it out of the city.
—Mitchell Byars, Axios, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
calm
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the ingredient list is short, these powerhouses do so much, including preventing future breakouts, calming inflammation, minimizing itchiness, and depuffing the skin.—
Allure,
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14 Aug. 2025
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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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