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adjective

Definition of quietingnext
as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work

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quieting

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verb

present participle of quiet
1
as in cooling
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 calming
to free from distress or disturbance quiet a crying toddler with candy

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting
  1. cooling
  2. calming
  3. soothing
  4. composing
  5. appeasing
  6. settling
Verb
  • The figures, well above expectations, give further indication of the Federal Reserve strategy of cooling inflation without a recession.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To execute their extraordinary calculations, quantum computers need to be kept inside large cooling devices to prevent them from overheating.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cooling
Verb
  • Is that a failing, or is that actually calming and equating to a new stage in his life?
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Made for enveloping spaces in the comfort of its eternally calming nature, this versatile and captivating brown from the 2025 Colormix® Forecast imparts richness in spaces that call for the stability of a refined earthen tone.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of calming
Adjective
  • Everyone’s wellness routine could use a boost this time of year—and what better way to take a beat and unwind than with some soothing massage tools or a weighted blanket?
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
  • As is this Delft-tile fireplace surround that adds just enough soothing color to the cottage aesthetic.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.
    Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • The new strategy allows streamers to provide subscribers with new content while appeasing Wall Street by reigning in spending.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
  • There are amazing innovations in the industry that will help both consumers and brands to become more sustainable while appeasing regulations.
    Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of appeasing
Verb
  • Panama Thanks to effortless house hunting, affordability, and ease of settling in, among other categories, Panama is the number one country for expats from around the world, according to this year’s Expat Insider Report from InterNations, a global community for people living abroad.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of settling
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