STILLING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

stilling

verb

present participle of still

as in stopping

to bring (something) to a standstill it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting

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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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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 stilling Surging demand for air conditioning, with temperatures staying high into the evening when solar output falls, combined with the high-pressure system behind the heat wave stilling the air and limiting wind generation, have forced power networks to scramble. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 June 2026 Finally, deep reading is a stilling exercise. — Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026 Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The beginning of the Lesson includes the story of Jesus stilling a life-threatening storm on the Sea of Galilee. — Nancy Humphrey Case, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

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While Joseph was productive with his legs, garnering 71 yards and one touchdown, the Bruins were effectively stopping the run — a theme consistent throughout the season — limiting the Badger running backs to 54 yards.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Dylan, who adheres to a constant tour schedule and shows no signs of stopping soon, was 75 years-old when given his Nobel.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stopping

Verb

The neurologist outlined the following five strategies for recognizing these patterns, calming the nervous system and developing healthier responses to stress.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of calming

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Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim went to 3-0 for the week with a crowd-shushing rally from 2 down to a 2-and-1 victory over Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

Definition of shushing

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Marshall has consistently voted against Senate War Powers Resolutions aimed at halting or restricting military operations in Iran.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
The scale of the decline triggered a circuit breaker, temporarily halting trading on the exchange — a frequent occurrence this year in a stock market dominated by just two stocks.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of halting

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Gash love composing songs whose intersecting lines set the entire mood of the song—jarring, dreamy, or nostalgic—in the style of art-house sampling.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Lyall pulled out his phone and began composing a message for Claude, the AI app from Anthropic.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of composing

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Patrick Mahomes finished the job by scrambling up the middle, simultaneously giving the Chiefs an early lead and quieting some doubts about his reconstructed ACL and LCL.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Use the words that suit the tone of the piece, and that might mean quieting your inner voice, or the voice of your mother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of quieting

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On top of that, the plugs offer passive isolation (the seal of the bud) and adaptive sound masking (soothing audio tracks that help cover up your beloved’s snoring).

— Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothing

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