1
as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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2
as in calms
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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The situation calms down and Hill is released.—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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This two-step beauty treat calms irritated skin with tea tree extract and chamomile while the ampoule boosts hydration.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Stills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stills. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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