1
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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2
as in calming
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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as in shushing
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 stilling
Finally, deep reading is a stilling exercise.
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Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilling
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Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And on Monday, March 30, the court upheld the stay, effectively stopping any chance that the execution would happen as scheduled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Modernizing Baltimore's infrastructure Nearly $300 million would be used for transportation improvements under the proposal, including for traffic calming, resurfacing, ADA compliance, traffic signals and more.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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This blue-and-ivory area rug brings in a soft, calming palette without feeling too bold.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Levy sat on the floor, watching like a proud father and shushing whisperers.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Top sleep aid for kids This extremely popular sound machine uses an authentic human voice to calm babies to sleep with a calming, shushing sound.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nasa Worldview | Via Reuters The maritime passage has been almost completely shut by Iran since the war began in late February, effectively halting the shipping of Gulf oil and gas through the strait.—
Holly Ellyatt,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In retaliation for a ground invasion, Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen could attack ships in the Red Sea, halting the flow of oil and cargo via a route that’s been used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the film’s score, Hardcastle reached out to Nathan Williams, the main singer-songwriter of the indie rock band Wavves, along with his producer Aaron Rubin, and the two worked on composing a soundtrack filled with stirring strings and harsh metallic screeches.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Musical duo Ajay–Atul are composing the score, while cinematographer Santosh Sivan is handling the visuals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the key lessons UConn’s veterans took from last year’s championship run was the importance of focus, of quieting the noise that surrounds the bracket and the program’s unmatched legacy of success.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Burt’s Bees set has six travel-sized mani-pedi essentials, including a soothing foot cream and buttery hand salve that protects dry, chapped skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Combining a sound machine with a comfortable bedroom setup can mimic the soothing experience of being outdoors in a safe, dry tent during a rainstorm, providing both comfort and sensory grounding, according to Gorovoy.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilling. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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