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appeased

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verb

past tense of appease

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of appeased
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • That much was clear when the 2023 Grammys turned into a Bey pseudo-meet-and-greet, and the room’s ecstatic reaction to her victory last night was another reminder.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
  • McFadden, a physician specializing in brain injury, will also have an executive producer credit — and couldn't be more ecstatic to see her best-selling book on the big screen.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The elated couple shared the news of their new addition via Instagram in a post of baby girl’s precious feet.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Fans were more than elated to welcome back the American Idol winner — who previously had a Vegas residency from 2023 to 2024 — to the big stage, and let it be known in the comments of Clarkson's post.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Danny DeVito is overjoyed to be a grandfather and teach his kids lessons about parenthood.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Bears fans and the organization are likely overjoyed with this hire, as Johnson is coming from an NFC North rival.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Several officials said following the meeting that they were not assuaged by the DHS response.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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