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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
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The Harford County officials are warning about a dangerous drug that's strong enough to tranquilize a large animal.
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Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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.
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Jess Lander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The Harford County officials are warning about a dangerous drug that's strong enough to tranquilize a large animal.
—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 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
See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
Verb
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Review your calendar and plan a calming meal, then notice how a thoughtful boundary protects your energy with someone close by.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Music for this episode was composed by Ramtin Arablouie, and his band, Drop Electric, which includes Navid Marvi, Sho Fujiwara, and Anya Mizani.—
Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
24 June 2026
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The mosaic is composed of nine photographs, each covering an area of the sky larger than the Moon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Verb
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While there was movement on the bases for both starters, the game lulled until the seventh.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.—
Harry Thorfinn-George,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Part of it is Republican candidates trying to appease independent voters.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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