CALMS (DOWN) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

calms (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of calm (down)

as in settles (down)

to become still and orderly the sea finally calmed down, making it safe for small craft to venture forth once again

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Best Camping Gear and Accessories Deals Fall can be the best season for camping as the weather cools and crowds clear out.

— Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
This cools the engine while warming the fuel before combustion.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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