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calmed 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

Example Sentences

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The online chatter only calmed down when the force eventually revealed this week that "no sexual offence had occurred" and its investigation was closed.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"Things might have calmed down by the summer but that will be a factor at play too."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Volatility across markets appears to have calmed down a bit on Tuesday, even as the conflict with Iran continues.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Malhees became so rattled after one exchange with “Hind” that he started shaking and had to be calmed down by his colleagues over the next 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He calmed down and went back to sleep.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez