lullabying

verb

Definition of lullabyingnext
present participle of lullaby
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship

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  1. calming
  2. soothing
  3. composing
Verb
  • Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to reach near 36 degrees, with light winds calming down by the evening, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if someone is feeling stressed while browsing, the AI could adjust the tone of the messaging to be calming and reassuring, increasing the likelihood of engagement or purchase.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
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  • Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Then, both derms recommend following that up with a moisturizer containing soothing all-stars like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, or an occlusive like petroleum jelly to protect and lock hydration into your irritated skin.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
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  • Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Another use for the Spray Colorize tool is for composing photos with custom puzzles, brushes, geometry figures and other spray-fill objects.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of composing
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