lullabied

verb

Definition of lullabiednext
past tense of lullaby
as in composed
to free from distress or disturbance reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship

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  1. composed
  2. calmed
  3. soothed
  4. lulled
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  • But unlike most news paper editorial boards, which are composed of opinion journalists that operate separately from a publication’s newsroom, the nascent New York Editorial Board is comprised of a mix of news editors, analysts, and columnists from across the city.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Inyo County Search and Rescue is a nonprofit under the authority of the Sheriff’s Office and is composed entirely of unpaid volunteers.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of composed
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  • But once the fight ended, Talley said things calmed down and after some time even more people congregated in the parking lot.
    Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Crews were able to respond this morning after winds from Milton had calmed.
    NBC News, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of calmed
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  • Use it in the morning and night as the first step after cleansing for an extra dose of moisture that'll leave your skin looking and feeling soothed.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This formula has calendula, chamomile and other botanical ingredients that soothed our dry skin while leaving our hands smelling great.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of soothed
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  • Like a warm blanket on a cool autumn night, you’ll be lulled into a sense of security that doesn’t end in a jump scare here.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One concern about this exchange is that people might eventually be lulled into letting AI make vital decisions for them.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of lulled
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