- present participle of calm.
calming
Example Sentences
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Upon calming the woman, he spotted a man whose leg had been cut by glass.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
There was something calming and oceanic about the rhythm of rolls and cracks around her, blending with the ambient murmur of banter and gossip into white noise.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
You’re in L.A., which is a huge city, but because you’re also next to the ocean it’s more calming for the mind and soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Brent crude futures dropped 4.8% to just above $83 a barrel, calming fears that rising oil prices would lead the Fed to raise rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
I change the channel to a nature program, which I’m hoping is more calming.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
