How to Use calm in a Sentence

calm

1 of 3 noun

• A quiet calm settled over the city.
• Police tried to restore calm after the riot.
• After two days of violent protests, the mayor appealed for calm.
• The calm was broken by another terrorist bombing.
• In the calm of the end of the round, the cut fell at 4-over 144.
  — Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 21 May 2022
• Lesson learned: Don’t get fooled by the calm of the eye.
  — miamiherald, 10 Sep. 2017
• The Bible says after that the wind ceased and there was great calm.
  — The Rev. Mike Taylor, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 June 2021
• The key was in her calm and poise, both in and out of the stadium.
  — Kate Siber, Outside Online, 8 June 2018
• In the chorus there is a major shift in the the mood as there is some calm brought to the chaos.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2023
• Poised and calm, the Cavs broke the huddle and ran their offense.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
• The calm of that warm June evening had quickly turned to chaos.
  — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2023
• On a day filled with emotion, this was a place of peace and calm.
  — Sam Amick, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2018
• Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm.
  — Qing Li, Time, 1 May 2018
• Just to be a bit of calm in the midst of the situation whirling around me.
  — Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023
• For us, bubbles put the fizz in champagne and the calm in bathtime.
  — Liz Langley, National Geographic, 16 May 2019
• One frustrated, one calm in the face of the same challenge.
  — Jeffrey Ton, Forbes, 12 July 2022
• Scott's catch came the next day after a full morning of calm.
  — Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, 6 May 2021
• This is the calm before the storm known as rivalry week.
  — Christopher Smith, al, 23 Nov. 2019
• The scene starts out calm, but when a racoon brushes up against the buck’s front leg, all hell breaks loose.
  — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023
• To summon calm in the face of pressure is part of his legend.
  — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2020
• Over the next two days, an eerie calm took over the city as some shops and restaurants reopened.
  — Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021
• Even viewed from a distance, pools can evoke a sense of stillness, a sense of calm.
  — New York Times, 31 May 2021
• Yet, a strange sense of calm had begun to overcome me by day four.
  — Nupur Anand, Quartz India, 2 July 2019
• So much for a calm and easy falcon fledge here in Indy.
  — Indystar, Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2017
• Nerissa closed her eyes and tried to regain the sense of calm.
  — Elisabeth Egan, chicagotribune.com, 10 June 2017
• This one can block out background noise and provide a sense of calm.
  — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
• Concentrate on your breath and the feeling of calm that flows through you.
  — Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2023
• The fat man was still sitting with the same imperturbable calm.
  — Vladimir Sorokin, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
• Enough calm has returned to roll back many of those measures.
  — Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022
• Sharan also noted that the job of staying calm amid the highs and lows is a key skill in the CFO role.
  — Lucy Brewster, Fortune, 20 June 2023

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calm

2 of 3 verb

• The medicine helped calm her breathing.
• His words were effective in calming her fears.
• The rhythm of the waves slows my breathing and calms my brain.
  — Karina Bland, azcentral, 19 July 2019
• The mighty pile of white rice on the side will help calm the heat.
  — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 2 Nov. 2020
• Transfer the oil to the frizzy parts of your hair to calm rogue strands.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Dec. 2017
• Time has calmed hearts and minds and let lessons sink in.
  — Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times, 6 Sep. 2017
• Let’s hope Bellinger’s homer calms him down at the plate.
  — Houston Mitchell, latimes.com, 14 Oct. 2017
• The goal of float therapy is to calm the mind and the body.
  — Anne McCarthy, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
• Yet when Aguilar gets into the stall and moves around him, the colt calms down.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2019
• Even a five-minute break in the fresh air can clear your head and calm your nerves.
  — Beth Wood, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 Apr. 2018
• To be able to calm down right there and get a hit is enormous.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2019
• Lynch would take a shot of Hennessy to calm his nerves.
  — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2020
• Squats and lifts became her respite, a way to calm her mind.
  — Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021
• Gently rub the fleshy side of the peel against your skin to calm a breakout.
  — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2017
• Pop these tools into the fridge to calm and de-puff your skin.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 19 Oct. 2022
• The barrel would go crazy for awhile, then calm back down.
  — Liz Bowen, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 6 June 2017
• By this point, the cow had calmed down and waited for her calf to stand up again.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
• Through tonight: West and southwest breezes calm a bit, to about 5 to 10 mph.
  — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023
• What better way to calm your nerves than to have a beer or two?
  — Ajc Homepage, ajc, 19 Feb. 2018
• Miller is alleged to have been told to calm down by the bar owner.
  — Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022
• Warren wants to shake things up, Biden wants to calm things down.
  — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2019
• Tate drilled a 3 and everything seemed to calm down just a bit.
  — Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2018
• But by morning his fever was at 101+ again and he was calmed.
  — Evan Real, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2020
• That should calm the message board types for a few days.
  — Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2020
• Even a ten-minute walk or a cup of coffee with a friend can calm your nerves.
  — Health.com, 26 Sep. 2017
• The body’s had months to calm down since its last exposure.
  — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2021
• And white agate is meant to calm and embolden you to trust.
  — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
• Rather than seek to calm tensions, Mr. Trump lashed out.
  — Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2020
• Polin missed the first of two free throws, but a timeout allowed her to calm down.
  — Mike Owens, Philly.com, 19 Mar. 2018
• Fragrances can help steady us, calm us, and change our mood.
  — April Long, Town & Country, 13 Dec. 2020

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calm

3 of 3 adjective

• The teacher asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off.
• Let's try to have a calm discussion about your grades.
• Mainieri sat in the dugout, leaned back against the wall and looked calm.
  — Brody Miller, NOLA.com, 11 May 2018
• Winds will be calm and high temps will be in the mid-40s.
  — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2020
• Crowds are sparse, and the mood is as calm as the water.
  — Dorothy O'Donnell, latimes.com, 5 July 2018
• The sea was calm, with three-foot swells, and the tide almost slack.
  — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2020
• It’s always best to keep the sheep calm en route to the slaughter.
  — Stephen Fishbach, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2017
• Keep it calm, make my pitches and just try to get out of the jam.
  — Blake Baumgartner, Naperville Sun, 21 Apr. 2018
• But Rush is more than calm in the midst of chaos during a game.
  — David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
• Villhauer would show up with a bag of tricks meant to keep the kids calm.
  — Sonya Collins, Fortune, 10 June 2022
• Bri — calm, chill, and drama-free — gets the group date rose.
  — Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2021
• Doing things that keep the mind calm and will not cause a lot of stress.
  — Kristina Behr, Parents, 17 Feb. 2024
• That makes the risk of drowning high, even if the water is calm.
  — oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2023
• The maxi dress sports an airy side slit to keep you calm and cool on hot days.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
• Winds will be calm during the day, but pick up overnight.
  — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2020
• That might mean a calm walk on the beach or a stroll through a museum.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
• Stay calm and try not to react or tell him it’s a phase.
  — Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2019
• But the inlet can change in a matter of hours from calm to rough.
  — Brooke Baitinger, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019
• Winds need to be calm or very light in order for dense fog to form.
  — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
• Highs will reach about 85, and winds will be mostly calm.
  — oregonlive, 21 July 2021
• The southwest wind will be 5 to 7 mph, becoming calm in the evening.
  — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
• Enter these top calm dog breeds who can serve as a port in a storm.
  — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2022
• Be patient, stay calm and keep the faith is a tall order.
  — Bethany Teachman, CNN, 9 Nov. 2022
• Winds are rather calm, but also a few minor gusts out of the south.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
• Staff members broke up the fight, and both patients were calm.
  — Josh Kovner, courant.com, 26 Nov. 2019
• There should be no snow and winds will remain calm throughout the day.
  — Mike Rose, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020
• Be cool, be calm, ask good questions and let your in-laws see your sparkle.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022
• Be cool, be calm, ask good questions, and let your in-laws see your sparkle.
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2022
• Just me and you, standing on that landing, all was calm.
  — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 29 May 2018
• If lucky, the horse is calm and not favoring any limbs.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023

Last Updated: 9 May 2024