as in placated
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as in comforted
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeased
Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
The breakthrough came Thursday morning, shortly before the meeting began, when conservatives and House GOP leadership struck an agreement on an amendment that appeased the hard-liners’ qualms.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Many people have been comparing the Munich conference to 1938, saying Putin was being appeased, because Munich was also the site of appeasement of Hitler.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
The breakthrough came Thursday morning, shortly before the meeting began, when conservatives and House GOP leadership struck an agreement on an amendment that appeased the hard-liners’ qualms.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeased
Verb
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There, Irving fought for his man, and Burt calmed him down, shook his hand, and said goodbye.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fans were ecstatic to find out Elliot’s middle name ties to his grandpa, along with his initials being EMM.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Love Island season 6 winner, 25, was ecstatic to hear Ellen Pompeo is a big fan of her relationship with Kordell Beckham.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.—
Sean Gould,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Three months ago, Alex Markarian was elated to learn his house was still standing after the intense flames from the Palisades Fire tore through homes just across the street.—
Carter Evans,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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And on March 21, the best friends were elated to learn that won't be changing anytime soon.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sylvester was overjoyed to get the call inviting him to guest co-host for the entire week.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Choi’s suggestions haven’t mollified Young Poong and MBK Partners.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu has mollified his overexuberant colleagues on the right mostly by acquiescing to their demands in the domestic sphere.—
Shalom Lipner,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Apr. 2018
Verb
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Although some exemptions and delays were announced later in the week, Wall Street’s worries weren’t assuaged.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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Broadcom ‘s blowout first-quarter earnings seem to have assuaged analysts’ recent fears toward the battered artificial intelligence trade.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Appeased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeased. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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