CALM (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

calm (down)

verb

Definition of calm (down)

as in to cool

to become still and orderly the sea finally calmed down, making it safe for small craft to venture forth once again

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Transfer pan to a wire rack; let tarta cool in pan 10 minutes.

— James Martin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
If the approach can be scaled up, such systems would be ideal for cooling computer processors, using their own waste heat as a driver, or for cooling sensitive car electronics, drawing on waste heat from the drivetrain.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

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