CALMS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

calms

verb

present tense third-person singular of calm

as in soothes

to free from distress or disturbance the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency

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as in contains

to gain emotional or mental control of he calmed himself before continuing the eulogy

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Recent Examples of calms Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix. — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 Tight styles aren’t just something to avoid until your scalp calms down—they’re worth limiting as an ongoing precaution. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 That mix helps keep your skin barrier intact, calms inflammation and locks in moisture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Although the situation generally calms down quickly, producers say that doesn’t mean the extortion stops. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Marine Rain Massage is an immersive treatment that releases muscle tension, calms the nervous system, and activates circulation. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Lake Oconee, Georgia While summer on the water in Georgia is a boisterous and exciting time—often accompanied by boat rides, cold drinks, music, and waterskis—lake life calms in the fall. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 But that’s not the case whatsoever, thanks to a proprietary blend of four types of cica that actively calms skin while the acids exfoliate. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026 Once a system can infer which language calms a buyer or which deadline makes an employee compliant, the organization has moved from customization into behavioral leverage. — Christophe Kolb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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Caffeine supports healthy follicle function, biotin promotes keratin production, peptides reinforce the hair fiber, and moisturizing panthenol softens hair and soothes dryness.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of contains

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026