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calm down

VERB
compose oneself
Synonyms
WEAK
chill out control oneself cool down cool it cool off get hold of oneself go easy keep cool regain one's composure relax rest restrain oneself simmer down take it easy

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It’s possible that CBS will calm down, and that Bilton will prove himself to be an independent editor able to attract talent and cultivate great journalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Blake says he misses his best friend and the teachers, and how the staff would let him draw when he needed to calm down.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

When asked about what he hoped the King's state visit to the US next week could achieve on the row, Weston said he wanted the monarch to persuade Trump to "back down and calm down".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

After the cease-fire was announced, investors made bets that the region would calm down and oil will soon flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

I repeat that process over and over again until I calm down a little.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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