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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way
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Recent Examples of quieten
While the major protests from earlier this week have quietened, the country remains tense as troops patrol the city and efforts to put an interim government in place continue.
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Talk of a tariff on movies made outside the U.S. has quietened in recent weeks but remains a threat.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 24 July 2025
While yoga quietens the sympathetic nervous system, Tai Chi activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help lower blood pressure, aid digestion and encourage deep rest.
—New Atlas, 16 July 2025
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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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It's designed to offer a satisfying and calming shuffling motion, guided by a strong magnet and a seamless sliding track on the inside.—
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After once rising from her seat to scold a man recording the broadcast on his phone to shushing in-studio viewers during an interview with Zohran Mamdani, Whoopi Goldberg just wrote another chapter in her comical relationship with The View's studio audience.—
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That shush in the art dealership was loud.—
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.—
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Dan Piper, a teacher who spoke at the vigil, told those gathered that the federal officials are hoping to silence dissent.—
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These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep.—
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Cozy atmosphere, twinkly lights and a colorful cast of characters lull you into a false — and festive — sense of security.—
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Maybe the mad dash to tariffs will be quieted some this year, only to be replaced by geopolitical turmoil, greatly impacting trade, and domestic economic chaos egged on by migrant raids, unemployment, affordability, Social Security, inflation and national debt.—
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There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.—
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
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The air is hushed, the water glassy.—
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
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“Quieten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieten. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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