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placating

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verb

present participle of placate

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Far from staging combative debates, Newsom — who's widely expected to run for president in 2028 — struck a conciliatory tone and sought middle ground in his debut podcast episodes.
    Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There are high hopes that Ukraine can mend its fraught relations with the country that had been Kyiv's biggest backer, but has veered toward a more conciliatory tone to Russia since Trump strode back into the White House.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This is how we’re introduced to the story of Snow White’s parents, two kind, generous rulers who long for a child and are thrilled by their daughter’s arrival.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Aquarius: Doc Doc is the kind and sympathetic leader of the dwarves, who encourages everyone to let Snow White stay with them.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether a studio or a four-bedroom home, the sleeper chair will fit perfectly in any space and guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Placating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placating. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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