stilling

verb

Definition of stillingnext
present participle of still
1
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting

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2
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed

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3
as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of the conversation was abruptly stilled by a loud crash from the next room

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilling
  1. stopping
  2. calming
  3. halting
  4. soothing
  5. catching
  6. composing
  7. muting
  8. blocking
Verb
  • Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • They were tasked with stopping Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Highs on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to reach near 36 degrees, with light winds calming down by the evening, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if someone is feeling stressed while browsing, the AI could adjust the tone of the messaging to be calming and reassuring, increasing the likelihood of engagement or purchase.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of calming
Verb
  • Yoon's martial law decree and parliamentary impeachment have triggered a political storm, disrupting state affairs, halting high-level diplomacy and sending shockwaves through financial markets at a time when the country was already grappling with a faltering economy.
    KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While many storks continue to follow these traditional routes, some populations in western Europe have adapted to milder winters and abundant food supplies by halting their migrations and overwintering closer to their breeding grounds.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of halting
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  • Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The soothing gel can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
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  • My fascination with film acting is catching something.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Ahead of the film’s release, De Los reporter Andrea Flores spoke to Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was tasked with composing music for it.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Another use for the Spray Colorize tool is for composing photos with custom puzzles, brushes, geometry figures and other spray-fill objects.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • However, the survey also found technology brings some communication challenges, with more than a third of participants in Arizona citing miscommunication as a major cause of family disagreements, and about half admitted to blocking or muting a family member at some point.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, a jump in jobless claims data signaled a potentially weaker economy, muting some of the gain in yields.
    Sean Conlon,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of muting
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  • This is why market leaders often secure exclusive distribution deals, blocking competitors from key retail spaces.
    Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • He was used primarily in the tight end and slot receiver spots on offense while also blocking on 116 snaps.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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