tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce tranquilize (audio)
variants also tranquillize
Definition of tranquilizenext
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of tranquilize That lion was also successfully tranquilized without any injuries. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026 In 2019, a young bear that had apparently trekked from the hills near Vacaville was tranquilized on campus. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026 Chatterjee pointed out that in cases of conflict between wildlife and people in South Asia, rapid deployment of forest staff and conservation teams is critical to secure the area, manage crowds, and safely guide or tranquilize animals before situations escalate. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters — about 66 feet — away. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
  1. calm
  2. soothe
  3. compose
  4. lull
  5. appease
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  • Markets have since calmed since that early peak, but prices are still significantly higher than before the conflict and rose again early Friday after the most recent remarks from Vance and others.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Thom tries to get Robert to calm down, and the two start fighting.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
Verb
  • Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t forget to soothe your skin with pre-shave gel and aftershave balm.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothe
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  • Expand the Legislative Ethics Commission — which oversees the IG and is composed entirely of General Assembly members — to include public representatives.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mishra composed four of the soundtrack’s six songs, sharing the album with Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi and Faheem Abdullah.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of compose
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  • In case of emergency, there’s a lyre on the nightstand that lulls him asleep.
    — Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Crack open the windows (but not too far), let the sound of cicadas lull you into a false sense of security, and try not to pay attention to whatever’s rustling in the darkness beyond the trees.
    — Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
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  • While this might sound appeasing to some, the Big Ten is not onboard with this idea, sources told OutKick-FOX News and others.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, sources familiar with the situation pointed to Trump’s history of dropping past animosity with Republicans who appease him as one reason Pirro still has a shot of lasting beyond this week’s tenuous moment.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of appease

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