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also tranquillizing
as in soothing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a woman who put a lot of faith in the tranquilizing effects of a cup of tea
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also tranquillizing
as in calming
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 Synonyms for tranquilizing
Adjective
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Dill pickles, then, embody a duality of being both bold and soothing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Together, these elements ground the kitchen in an organic look that feels both stylish and soothing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement By exercising these calming tools, Chris's nervous system was no longer on high alert.—
Juli Fraga,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Transitioning from player to coach has been an eye-opening adjustment for Boone, who spent many nights calming down his brother Aaron whenever the Yankees experienced tough times.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Toasty black walnuts and savory Parmesan work their magic, yielding a crunchy and creamy pasta that’s extremely comforting in the colder months.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Have the comforting dish on the table in under an hour.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Spacey guitar, hypnotic synths and jazzy percussion bubbled under Zardoya's spell-binding vocals.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The hypnotic audio track that follows visitors throughout the maze is mesmerizing — just like Mesmer the hypnotist who preys on your inner thoughts and hidden fears.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time as a family of four, that trip actually felt relaxing.—
Kristen Altmeyer,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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There are different spaces to suit every guest, from traditional Japanese fine dining at the sushi bar and drinks at the full-service bar to an entertaining show at the teppanyaki tables and a relaxing dinner in the main dining room.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kratom has both stimulant and sedative effects, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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There were also drops in binge drinking, lower scores on alcohol use disorder tests, and reductions in both the stimulating and sedative effects of alcohol.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Tranquilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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