as in placated
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as in comforted
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeased
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Verb
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Stormy seas along the California coast calmed a bit for the Christmas holiday, but powerful ocean waves were expected to return to the Bay Area for the rest of the week.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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Things calmed down in the third period, but this game had an unusual level of feeling and emotion for a late December contest.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From humble bass beginnings to chart-topping crossover success and more than 10 billion global streams, the Illenium sound has been honed into an adrenaline-rush style that fits heartfelt ballads, growling drops, emotional acoustic moments and ecstatic explosions alike.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.—
Sean Gould,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Three months ago, Alex Markarian was elated to learn his house was still standing after the intense flames from the Palisades Fire tore through homes just across the street.—
Carter Evans,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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And on March 21, the best friends were elated to learn that won't be changing anytime soon.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overjoyed couple spoke about their hopes for expanding their family back in 2018 during a VladTV interview.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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The two actors wasted no time with wedding planning—and are overjoyed, judging by the few available shots.—
Antonella Rossi,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Several officials said following the meeting that they were not assuaged by the DHS response.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Dec. 2024
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With a snap of its fingers, the producer price index assuaged worries over inflation remaining stubborn.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2024
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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