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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
In October, officials tranquilized three adult wolves from a helicopter, then injected them with chemical euthanasia.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
The male, not quite 2 years old, was safely tranquilized and captured after a 30-hour search Tuesday and has since been released back into his habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
They were joined by San Francisco police and staff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the San Francisco Zoo, who helped to tranquilize the animal, officials said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
His version is a stunning double-shot of absinthe to which is added almost a full glass of Champagne, a nearly undrinkable concoction with enough alcohol to tranquilize a bull.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
The male, not quite 2 years old, was safely tranquilized and captured after a 30-hour search Tuesday and has since been released back into his habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
They were joined by San Francisco police and staff from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the San Francisco Zoo, who helped to tranquilize the animal, officials said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
His version is a stunning double-shot of absinthe to which is added almost a full glass of Champagne, a nearly undrinkable concoction with enough alcohol to tranquilize a bull.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
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Photographer Fabrice Coffrini took a calming photo of the near-full moon shining to the right of a silhouetted tree, as dusk gave way to night in the sky over Lucens in western Switzerland on April 30.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Neighbors argue the speed change is not enough and should be lowered more or paired with traffic calming measures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s truly nothing better than the scent of fresh laundry and soothing lavender!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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McKenna, working this time without the safety net of direct source material, has composed a shiny soap-bubble satire of a doom-laden cultural and journalistic landscape.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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It's composed of a light, breezy material that is extremely breathable—even on a hot, humid day—and creates a gorgeous drapey effect that looks good on everyone.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of course, artists make choices in biographical shows for a whole variety of reasons, whether in service of the storytelling, to appease those who would prefer to remain anonymous or even self-protection.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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