becalm

verb

bi-ˈkä(l)m How to pronounce becalm (audio)
Definition of becalmnext
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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Recent Examples of becalm In the summer, that data started to surprise much more positively — but stocks were becalmed during that period. — John Authers | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019 Within an hour of pushing off, though, we were becalmed and drifted straight toward Faith Hill’s house. — Porter Fox, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2019 But if the world’s major central banks are moving in lockstep and bond yields are becalmed at low levels, there’s less opportunity to make money. — Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalm
  1. calm
  2. soothe
  3. lull
  4. compose
Verb
  • His office funded a v-calming traffic sign on Ashley Falls Drive alerting drivers to watch their speeds near the school, and once again restored the lights at the Torrey Hills Community Park fields.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
  • While a traffic signal remains infeasible at the intersection, staff and the applicant agreed to further traffic calming methods such as signage and striping to enhance the safety of vehicles traveling on the road.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of calm
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  • Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.
    — Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of soothe
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  • The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.
    — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.
    — Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of lull
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  • Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of compose

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“Becalm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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