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.
  • The key was in her calm and poise, both in and out of the stadium.
    Kate Siber, Outside Online, 8 June 2018
  • The Bible says after that the wind ceased and there was great calm.
    The Rev. Mike Taylor, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 June 2021
  • 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
  • On a day filled with emotion, this was a place of peace and calm.
    Sam Amick, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The calm of that warm June evening had quickly turned to chaos.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Lesson learned: Don’t get fooled by the calm of the eye.
    miamiherald, 10 Sep. 2017
  • This is the calm before the storm known as rivalry week.
    Christopher Smith, al, 23 Nov. 2019
  • To summon calm in the face of pressure is part of his legend.
    Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • Poised and calm, the Cavs broke the huddle and ran their offense.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Nerissa closed her eyes and tried to regain the sense of calm.
    Elisabeth Egan, chicagotribune.com, 10 June 2017
  • Scott's catch came the next day after a full morning of calm.
    Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, 6 May 2021
  • This one can block out background noise and provide a sense of calm.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The fat man was still sitting with the same imperturbable calm.
    Vladimir Sorokin, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Concentrate on your breath and the feeling of calm that flows through you.
    Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Enough calm has returned to roll back many of those measures.
    Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Yet, a strange sense of calm had begun to overcome me by day four.
    Nupur Anand, Quartz India, 2 July 2019
  • Over the next two days, an eerie calm took over the city as some shops and restaurants reopened.
    Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Combine this with a stretch that will induce a feeling of calm.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 Nov. 2021
  • The good news is this also means that calm is contagious.
    Erinne Magee, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
  • So much for a calm and easy falcon fledge here in Indy.
    Indystar, Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2017
  • Even viewed from a distance, pools can evoke a sense of stillness, a sense of calm.
    New York Times, 31 May 2021
  • Use sage green to inject calm into rooms that tend to feel busy and chaotic.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2021
  • Find ways to manage your stress and bring more moments of calm into your day.
    Ashira Prossack, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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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
  • The goal of float therapy is to calm the mind and the body.
    Anne McCarthy, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
  • To be able to calm down right there and get a hit is enormous.
    Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Gently rub the fleshy side of the peel against your skin to calm a breakout.
    Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2017
  • What better way to calm your nerves than to have a beer or two?
    Ajc Homepage, ajc, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Even a five-minute break in the fresh air can clear your head and calm your nerves.
    Beth Wood, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Miller is alleged to have been told to calm down by the bar owner.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Squats and lifts became her respite, a way to calm her mind.
    Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021
  • That should calm the message board types for a few days.
    Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • And white agate is meant to calm and embolden you to trust.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Lynch would take a shot of Hennessy to calm his nerves.
    Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Let’s hope Bellinger’s homer calms him down at the plate.
    Houston Mitchell, latimes.com, 14 Oct. 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
  • Dorit then burst into tears as the women tried to calm her down.
    Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 11 May 2022
  • The body’s had months to calm down since its last exposure.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Yet when Aguilar gets into the stall and moves around him, the colt calms down.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2019
  • Skies try to stay mostly clear and breezes light to nearly calm.
    Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Those who have a fear of flying can now call a pilot to calm their nerves.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
  • Even a ten-minute walk or a cup of coffee with a friend can calm your nerves.
    Health.com, 26 Sep. 2017
  • Polin missed the first of two free throws, but a timeout allowed her to calm down.
    Mike Owens, Philly.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Some people drink to calm nerves or help sleep on planes—can this help?
    Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Who knows, maybe reading them to your child will help calm you too.
    Annabelle Timsit, Quartz, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Then close things down a bit until things calm down, and then open back up.
    Alison Medley, Chron, 23 Oct. 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.
  • Crowds are sparse, and the mood is as calm as the water.
    Dorothy O'Donnell, latimes.com, 5 July 2018
  • Mainieri sat in the dugout, leaned back against the wall and looked calm.
    Brody Miller, NOLA.com, 11 May 2018
  • It’s always best to keep the sheep calm en route to the slaughter.
    Stephen Fishbach, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2017
  • The maxi dress sports an airy side slit to keep you calm and cool on hot days.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
  • Keep it calm, make my pitches and just try to get out of the jam.
    Blake Baumgartner, Naperville Sun, 21 Apr. 2018
  • But the inlet can change in a matter of hours from calm to rough.
    Brooke Baitinger, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • That makes the risk of drowning high, even if the water is calm.
    oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Winds need to be calm or very light in order for dense fog to form.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Villhauer would show up with a bag of tricks meant to keep the kids calm.
    Sonya Collins, Fortune, 10 June 2022
  • But Rush is more than calm in the midst of chaos during a game.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The sea was calm, with three-foot swells, and the tide almost slack.
    Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Enter these top calm dog breeds who can serve as a port in a storm.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2022
  • Stay calm and try not to react or tell him it’s a phase.
    Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2019
  • There should be no snow and winds will remain calm throughout the day.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • If lucky, the horse is calm and not favoring any limbs.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
  • Keep your eyes closed and remain calm, breathing in and out.
    Marissa Miller, Teen Vogue, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Patchy fog could develop in a few spots late as winds calm.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 July 2020
  • Try to remain calm and stay afloat while waiting for help.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, 25 June 2019
  • Just me and you, standing on that landing, all was calm.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 29 May 2018
  • This summer is shaping up to be even calmer than last year's.
    Hardika Singh, WSJ, 17 July 2023
  • Winds will be calm and high temps will be in the mid-40s.
    Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Your children feed off your own emotions, so try to be calm.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 7 Mar. 2020
  • Glassin is proud to have done his duty in helping keep things calm.
    Trent Reedy, Washington Examiner, 25 Feb. 2021

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