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 Time to Visit The best time to visit Glenwood Springs is in August and September, when the weather cools, the crowds start to disperse, and prime hot springs season begins.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
As the sun dips behind the canyon walls, the desert cools down rapidly, creating another window to head back out for a dusky hike.

— Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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