becalmed

verb

Definition of becalmednext
past tense of becalm
as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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  1. calmed
  2. soothed
  3. lulled
  4. composed
Verb
  • But once the fight ended, Talley said things calmed down and after some time even more people congregated in the parking lot.
    Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Crews were able to respond this morning after winds from Milton had calmed.
    NBC News, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of calmed
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  • Use it in the morning and night as the first step after cleansing for an extra dose of moisture that'll leave your skin looking and feeling soothed.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This formula has calendula, chamomile and other botanical ingredients that soothed our dry skin while leaving our hands smelling great.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of soothed
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  • Like a warm blanket on a cool autumn night, you’ll be lulled into a sense of security that doesn’t end in a jump scare here.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One concern about this exchange is that people might eventually be lulled into letting AI make vital decisions for them.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of lulled
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  • But unlike most news paper editorial boards, which are composed of opinion journalists that operate separately from a publication’s newsroom, the nascent New York Editorial Board is comprised of a mix of news editors, analysts, and columnists from across the city.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Inyo County Search and Rescue is a nonprofit under the authority of the Sheriff’s Office and is composed entirely of unpaid volunteers.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of composed
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