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as in soothes
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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as in contains
to gain emotional or mental control of
he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy
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Recent Examples of calms
Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.
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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
This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Too much kidney damage, and the patient might not recover even if CAR-T calms their immune system, some worry.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024
The difference will be the choice that calms you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
For some travelers, Curvd Everyday earplugs can even help make flying with claustrophobia more bearable by blocking off the internal steady hum to create sensory deprivation which in turn calms your nerves.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Reading also calms the mind and reduces stress, improving sleep quality and potentially extending sleep duration.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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
This cream not only locks in moisture but also calms and soothes my skin when exposed to changing climates or dry air in the cabin.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters and sodium hyaluronate, the toner also calms redness and breakouts, plus strengthens the skin barrier.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Too much kidney damage, and the patient might not recover even if CAR-T calms their immune system, some worry.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024
The difference will be the choice that calms you.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
For some travelers, Curvd Everyday earplugs can even help make flying with claustrophobia more bearable by blocking off the internal steady hum to create sensory deprivation which in turn calms your nerves.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Reading also calms the mind and reduces stress, improving sleep quality and potentially extending sleep duration.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Calms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calms. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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