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as in soothes
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 contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calms
The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Steady effort calms a busy day.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Seeing a tarot reader and pulling my own cards to figure out a situation calms my anxiety, as does discussing my feelings with my therapist.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Even a simple label activates part of the brain that helps regulate stress, which in turn calms the threat response.
—Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Beloved by Allure editors and dermatologists alike, Prequel’s Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray is a soothing staple that calms redness, texture, and dryness with just a spritz or two.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, the still sweet voice calms me.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.
—Elle Chan, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
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In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.—
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
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There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.—
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There is something about using my hands that helps calm my nerves and quiets my mind.—
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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