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also tranquillized
as in calmed
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 tranquilized
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Zoo director Thane Maynard explained and defended the decision after criticism that the gorilla should have been tranquilized and removed, rather than killed.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Neukgu was finally found and tranquilized on a hill near an expressway early Friday, after an hours-long search involving drones, police and emergency workers and veterinarians, according to city and zoo officials.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters (66 feet) away.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Officials were seen carrying the two cubs in a large metal crate, while the mother bear was tranquilized and hauled into a CDFW vehicle on a large tarp.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In October, officials tranquilized three adult wolves from a helicopter, then injected them with chemical euthanasia.
—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
Verb
Wildlife officials arrived and eventually successfully tranquilized the cougar, but only after several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Zoo director Thane Maynard explained and defended the decision after criticism that the gorilla should have been tranquilized and removed, rather than killed.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Neukgu was finally found and tranquilized on a hill near an expressway early Friday, after an hours-long search involving drones, police and emergency workers and veterinarians, according to city and zoo officials.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters (66 feet) away.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Officials were seen carrying the two cubs in a large metal crate, while the mother bear was tranquilized and hauled into a CDFW vehicle on a large tarp.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In October, officials tranquilized three adult wolves from a helicopter, then injected them with chemical euthanasia.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilized
Adjective
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But the director quickly realized that the families were more relieved than traumatized by the discovery.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Everyone was so relieved to see how bewildered everyone else was that the feeling in this place was almost festive.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Agents and protesters stood face-to-face before the situation calmed down.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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That drone morphs into a sea shanty–like melody, as if the clouds have parted and the waters calmed, giving you a stable place to stand after having to constantly adjust your footing.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Jennifer Aniston’s relaxed jean shorts are an ideal balance between casual and put-together, while Margot Robbie’s tailored Bermuda style pair feel sleek and sophisticated.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The fabric has a soft, substantial feel that drapes nicely, and the relaxed, wide-leg pants make long flights far more comfortable.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Verb
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That goal soothed any lingering tension.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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But this week, ahead of his debut at the Indianapolis 500, Schumacher’s task was of a bovine variety.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The group is also planning a bovine airlift — one of its signature moves — of 30,000 dairy cows from the US to Algeria.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Everlane playbook lulled many shoppers into thinking the market was fixing itself, and turned sustainability into a niche consumer product for those who could afford it.—
Elizabeth Cline,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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Light energy harnessed in the real world was now playing through the radio of his car in the dream world in the form of melodious static that lulled him either to sleep soundly or to be sound asleep.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Shinichi Atobe’s arresting house and techno beams with inimitable candor, built from bright, phlegmatic loops that run on an eccentric internal logic.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kunzweiler, a phlegmatic, gray-haired career prosecutor a generation older, prized the finality of a jury verdict — and the punishment that went with it.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Tranquilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilized. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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