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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown
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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement
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Recent Examples of quelled
From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quelled
Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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The ceremony, traditionally celebratory, was subdued as protesters gathered outside the Capitol in San Juan.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Officers subdued her, handcuffed her and called fire rescue.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Shades are muted but no less impactful in the primary bedroom.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2025
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They’re muted, less sticky, so attention clings to them less.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In total, 40 to 45 firefighters extinguished the fire over a two-hour period, Evans said.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Crews from the Phoenix Fire Department extinguished a fast-moving mobile home fire near South 40th Street and East Baseline Road.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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The agency also has opened or settled hundreds of charges against Amazon.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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