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calmed 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

Example Sentences

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"We now struggle to cross from one bank to another... People are now crossing by boat, but it is also dangerous as long as the water has not calmed down," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"Things might have calmed down by the summer but that will be a factor at play too."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Volatility across markets appears to have calmed down a bit on Tuesday, even as the conflict with Iran continues.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Malhees became so rattled after one exchange with “Hind” that he started shaking and had to be calmed down by his colleagues over the next 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Now that I’d got calmed down a little, I was afraid of what I might find when I went home.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier