quiets

verb

Definition of quietsnext
present tense third-person singular of quiet
1
as in cools
to become still and orderly the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour

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2
as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance quiet a crying toddler with candy

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3
as in shushes
to stop the noise or speech of the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look

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  1. cools
  2. calms
  3. soothes
  4. settles
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  • Atmospheric rivers are typically driven forward by the evaporation of ocean waters, which temporarily cools the atmosphere providing the propulsion for the storm.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Oftentimes a warmer temperature during the day is preferred while nighttime is more comfortable when the house cools off a bit.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of cools
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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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  • 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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  • As Charlotte settles into his harness and works his back flippers, the team will gradually add more weights to counteract his bubble butt syndrome.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • My Everything settles in similar positions on two other tallies across the pond.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of settles
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