becalming

verb

present participle of becalm
as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for becalming
  1. calming
  2. soothing
  3. lulling
  4. composing
Verb
  • Pamper yourself in the cool, calming atmosphere of a spa this weekend while taking advantage of the final weeks of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Miami Spa Months.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty, charming — and calming — trail often evokes the rolling hills and dales of the English countryside.
    — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of calming
Verb
  • Beehives contain volatile organic compounds like propolis, beeswax and honey esters, which can have soothing properties, according to health officials with the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Add water to your landscape for soothing sounds and a pretty accent to your flowers and greenery.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
  • The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of lulling
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  • Eisenberg wrote, directed and produced the film, also appearing in it and composing its original music and lyrics.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • MarcAurele worked with former Second City director Alan Kliffer to turn three frenzied weeks of writing and composing into a one-night-only concert.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of composing
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“Becalming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/becalming. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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