as in placating
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility
we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture
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as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appeasing
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But, arguably, many of them have been accomplished by appeasing the concerns of the massive and powerful voting bloc of homeowners.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The smooth Italian leather looks buttery and luxurious, while the simplicity of the silhouette is appeasing my favorite sleek, clean aesthetic.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Newsom seems to have recognized that appeasing California’s Democrats puts him out of step with the country.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Parents are questioning whether four years and six figures are worth it, especially as campuses are increasingly overtaken by chaos, radical activism, and administrators more concerned with appeasing ideological mobs than educating students.
—Riley Gaines Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
And yet, beneath the veil of politeness, there was rhetoric from the US president that suggests his default position in negotiations is still to pressure Kyiv, while appeasing Moscow.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The move is aimed at appeasing moderate Republicans who are trying to force votes, through what is known as a discharge petition, on separate pieces of legislation to extend the tax credits for one to two years with reforms.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
But then appeasing tradition and upending it both at once, which certainly is the pragmatic philosophy of Lyric, always is a tricky matter.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But, arguably, many of them have been accomplished by appeasing the concerns of the massive and powerful voting bloc of homeowners.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The smooth Italian leather looks buttery and luxurious, while the simplicity of the silhouette is appeasing my favorite sleek, clean aesthetic.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Newsom seems to have recognized that appeasing California’s Democrats puts him out of step with the country.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Parents are questioning whether four years and six figures are worth it, especially as campuses are increasingly overtaken by chaos, radical activism, and administrators more concerned with appeasing ideological mobs than educating students.
—Riley Gaines Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
And yet, beneath the veil of politeness, there was rhetoric from the US president that suggests his default position in negotiations is still to pressure Kyiv, while appeasing Moscow.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The move is aimed at appeasing moderate Republicans who are trying to force votes, through what is known as a discharge petition, on separate pieces of legislation to extend the tax credits for one to two years with reforms.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
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No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Vatican released on Monday details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation Africa tour, suggesting Christian-Muslim relations, comforting victims of violence and encouraging the Catholic community in former European colonies will be key themes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chait adopted a conciliatory tone, addressing union leaders — who were not present.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic appears to be trying to cool the tensions with the Pentagon, with Amodei striking a more conciliatory note in the most recent statement.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The story’s correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS News management of placating the White House, turning the decision into a public relations fiasco for the network.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since 2013, the Teatro Real has been led by the Catalan impresario Joan Matabosch, who has a flair for balancing progressive ideas against conservative tastes while placating political overseers.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Rooms Stepping into a room at The Berkeley feels like the first sip of its famed afternoon tea—calming, refreshing, and instantly soothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The formula pairs propolis—known for its soothing, glow-boosting properties—with niacinamide, which helps support the skin barrier, calm visible redness, and bring out that soft, lit-from-within radiance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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McTeigue created subtle variations on the mask so that V could look slightly more sinister or benevolent depending on the lighting.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The primary seller gets to look benevolent, having kept prices low for fans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Details like the wrought iron bed frame, small olive trees indoors, and sea foam bedding only heighten the appeal of this quiet, calming retreat.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
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It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks, and supporting skin repair.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The close-ups of the fans who did stay in pain, looking away in disgust and consoling one another, were powerful.—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Appeasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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