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calm 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

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He advises "doing some breathing exercises, just to calm down and get into the performance state" in order to change from a negative to a positive state quickly.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“I saw his windup and he looked like he was calm and composed and I tried it. I felt more of a rhythm. I was able to calm down and pitch better,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

After the cease-fire was announced, investors made bets that the region would calm down and oil will soon flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Thune hopes this will be enough to get everyone on his side, including the president, to calm down and move on.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

I hold my stomach, will the squall that’s started raging to calm down.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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