as in tranquillity
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Recent Examples of pacification
After temporary pacification, what?
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Charles Austin Beard, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022
As governor, Sandoval entrusted Nayarit’s pacification to his acting attorney general, Edgar Veytia.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 8 Dec. 2022
Then my rationalizing self began the coverup, pacification.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 26 July 2021
As inflation soared, Mr. Khiem invoked economic austerity measures and greater pacification efforts.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
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The Armani/Spa spans over 12,000 square feet of tranquility, where thermal facilities complement treatments designed to counter urban stress.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The new, little camper vanette rolls all the homey, stress-melting tranquility of the original Caravan MyRoom into a smaller, more maneuverable mini-camping package.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Organizations that rely on luck to avoid accidents may experience periods of calm, but luck is unpredictable and uncontrollable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the next five days in the pediatric ward, Nadine vacillated between moments of calm and kicking and screaming, but her vitals were steady.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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The movement holder is finished with Côtes de Genève and the caliber has a lovely, pearled surface, in perfect harmony with the other components like the oscillating weight, jeweled pivot points and other fine workings.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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For him, organic architecture is a way of reshaping how humans live in harmony with the earth.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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