variants
also tranquillizes
as in calms
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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Verb
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Your eye for details calms fears, and small, consistent systems turn hard feelings into trust that grows stronger over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026 -
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Red algae extract draws moisture deep into the skin while adenosine, a naturally occurring component of skin that supports collagen production, simultaneously smooths, soothes, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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This shampoo even soothes my seborrhoeic dermatitis.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Agent authority composes dynamically.—
Harsh Singhal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Your intellect quiets the naysayers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Tranquilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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