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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

"I calmed down a wee bit and then I was really, really angry," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

Once Garland calmed down, she apologized to her daughter for getting angry and assured her she’d done nothing wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The classroom noise around him faded, and Bat’s skin calmed down.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold