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verb

Definition of lullabiesnext
present tense third-person singular of lullaby
as in lulls
to free from distress or disturbance reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship

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lullabies

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noun

plural of lullaby
as in ballads

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  1. ballads
  2. soothes
  3. calms
Noun
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Because my album was full of ballads.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ballads
Verb
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Making these displays soothes her.
    Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothes
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  • Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.
    Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His reassuring — and heartfelt speech — calms her nerves as both embrace their ghosts and get married.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of calms
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