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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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The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.—
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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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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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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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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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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“Tranquilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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