quietens

verb

present tense third-person singular of quieten, chiefly British
1
as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way

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2
as in quiets
to stop the noise or speech of one young chap was trying to quieten down the group

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietens
  1. calms
  2. quiets
  3. soothes
  4. shushes
  5. lulls
  6. silences
  7. composes
  8. hushes
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  • Mayo calms some of the acidity, as does the egg, which also adds a soft, creamy texture.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Definition of calms
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  • Thursday's layoffs data showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which quiets some of the week-to-week noise, fell by 2,500 to 222,000.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Nourishing your body quiets your mind and eases fear.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Definition of quiets
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  • Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Definition of soothes
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  • Before the chatter can continue, Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), the Cal Fire Division Chief and mother of Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), quickly shushes everyone and reminds them to focus.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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  • Outside, an otherwise unremarkable industrial park lulls under the weak February sun.
    — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
  • Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.
    — Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of lulls
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  • Shame shrinks us and silences our stories.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • An immersive spa day, from signature massages to holistic sessions, silences the noise.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
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  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of composes
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  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Quietens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietens. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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