as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a calming glass of warm milk
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as in soothing
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as in lulling
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in containing
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calming
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Reading Popular for generations, reading a physical book has once again become a go-to winter activity for people seeking a calming break from screens, noise and activity.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Today, the beauty world turns to the ingredient for its calming, fortifying, and barrier-protective effects—just ask Vogue beauty writer Kiana Murden who uses the ingredient in her bedtime skincare routine.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Purple paint adds drama and a sense of luxury while still feeling cozy and calming, especially in dark, muted tones.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
The traditional Finnish wood-burning sauna, with its large window overlooking the woods, provided a calming, warm embrace on a chilly late November afternoon, the silence broken only by the crackling fire.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Muted blues offer a calming contrast to brown’s warmth.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The calming effect that Councilman Tony Blain’s recall and resignation has had on Poway City Hall and beyond is hard to exaggerate.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Albert and Junior Colorful and calming, Albert and Junior is an educational show that moves slowly and answers interesting questions.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The back-and-forth with vendors is something Saks Global has had to deal with repeatedly over the past year — writing letters to brands, calming nerves with reassuring phone calls, trying to temper the cocktail party rumor circuit and in the courts.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
They can also be paired with a calming breath.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Natural Materials Introducing natural elements that bring the outdoors inside are a foolproof way to make your interior feel calming.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Any time your vibe isn’t peaceful, use your breath and calming other tools to get back to a state of regulation.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Any time your vibe isn’t peaceful, use your breath and other calming tools to get back to a state of regulation.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Known for its fragrant purple blooms, lavender is a popular perennial herb that is beloved for its calming scent and beauty.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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The vibe is mature, focused, and surprisingly calming.
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
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Try these for winter gatherings, special celebrations, or simply a relaxing break from the cold.—
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From navigation and communication to refrigeration and remote work, losing power on the road can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a stressful situation.—
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The rechargeable bulb, which lasts up to 72 hours, allows 12 color options beyond the typical warm white, from nervous system-soothing red (ideal for a bedtime wind down) to mood-boosting blue.—
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Its 100 villas have ocean views, private outdoor spaces (many with pools), and soothing interiors with a clean-lined, modern Asian aesthetic.—
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This changed with the draining and containing of the Everglades and explosive growth and development that followed.—
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The changes saw Fielder do a much better job of containing Demirel, allowing the Broncos to fight back and take a 9-8 lead.—
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
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But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.—
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
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Azar says the whole process only takes her 10 minutes, from searching for the email, composing it, to hitting send.—
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
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Dave Chappelle – Live July 14, 2023 Comedy at this scale functions strangely — a stadium quieting itself to hear one person think out loud.—
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Gilma Pereda was having trouble quieting her brain.—
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“Calming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calming. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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