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adjective

Definition of stillednext
as in silent

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stilled

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verb

past tense of still
1
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting

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2
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed

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3
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of the conversation was abruptly stilled by a loud crash from the next room

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilled
  1. silent
  2. stopped
  3. calmed
  4. halted
  5. soothed
  6. caught
  7. lulled
  8. composed
Adjective
  • The Kremlin remained silent on Assad’s whereabouts Monday, refusing to comment publicly on Russia’s decision to grant him asylum.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Importantly, this decision did not remove all agency deference just deference where the statute is either silent or ambiguous.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of silent
Verb
  • Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • During our interview, Hyman and I talked through my test results, which calmed my anxiety.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Things calmed down in the third quarter, but UConn gained the edge in field position and scored the go-ahead touchdown after taking over at midfield.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of calmed
Verb
  • However, Judge Christopher Lopez halted the sale shortly after the auction.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, Judge Christopher Lopez halted the sale shortly after the auction.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of halted
Verb
  • More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The pick soothed investor nervousness and reassured capital markets that economic policy will stay in competent hands, with Bessent expected to prioritize economic and market stability over ideology.
    Alex Harring,Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • The 64-year-old woman's calls for help caught the attention of search and rescue crews that had been looking for her.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Addison has caught 44-708-7 and has turned into a major big-play threat while Hockenson has caught 27-299-0 since coming back from last season’s knee injury.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of caught
Verb
  • Conversation lulled; the music seemed louder.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • My therapist’s pressure on my body was smooth, deliberate, and sweeping, like cursive notes that lulled me into deep meditation.
    Maria Yagoda, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of lulled
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  • Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Roughly 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of composed
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