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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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"We now struggle to cross from one bank to another... People are now crossing by boat, but it is also dangerous as long as the water has not calmed down," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"I calmed down a wee bit and then I was really, really angry," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The fire calmed down overnight due to calming winds and increased humidity, which slowed growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Craig Hunter, 79, an attorney who had lived there since 2013, said that within a few meetings the angriest residents calmed down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

After the group calmed down, I explained, best as I could, how screechers and hummingbears and blue willows all needed each other, even if it wasn’t easy for us to see or understand.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate