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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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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025 -
What results is a soothing outdoor space that stays beautiful from season to season.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Fern Grove collection will elevate your scentscape with a calming blend of fern, oakmoss, fig, watercress, cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
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With a smile and clear conviction, greet your son warmly and invite him to begin his day with a calming exercise.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Make the hearty and comforting flavors of taco soup a bit more rich with this creamy taco soup recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dishes like wild halibut with Jimmy Nardello peppers and spaghetti with squash and spinach feel nourishing and comforting, but never boring.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His presence is fresh, empathetic, often hypnotic, and never overacted.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of the most basic versions is a progressive relaxation technique, a countdown from 10 to 1 where Perri uses what are known as hypnotic language patterns.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Golfers can play a round at the renowned Torrey Pines golf course, and for those looking for a more relaxing experience, a hike through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve offers incredible coastal views in the last surviving home of the namesake tree in the continental United States.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of the most relaxing parts of the day is burrowing under your blankets before drifting off to sleep.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The state appears to now use two doses of the sedative pentobarbital, with the attorneys saying the inmates drown in a rush of fluid into their lungs but are paralyzed and cannot react.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nitrous oxide is commonly used as an inhaled sedative tool in medical procedures, the Cleveland Clinic explains.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Tranquilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizing. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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