as in to placate
to lessen the anger or agitation of
a game often appeases an upset toddler
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Recent Examples of appease
One person who knows both sides well wonders if the NBA might risk a lawsuit if Dolan is not appeased in some way, or if MSG Networks goes bankrupt.
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Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Trump’s motive in releasing the files seems to have been to appease the Alex Jones wing of his base—and likely also his Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.—which clings to conspiracy theories as rational conservatives once clung to the Constitution.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Over the years, some socially conscious companies produced a form of sustainability report to attempt to appease the demand.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
So while some of his Democratic colleagues are focused on the careful messaging needed to appease swing voters or keep their purple seats, Auchincloss, 37, is fixated on the broader question facing his party: what are the big ideas that Democrats can offer the American people?
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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When corporations have a bad quarter or face negative macroeconomic forces, many will hold layoffs to reduce headcounts and, if publicly held, placate shareholders and potential investors.—
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That seemed to placate Grant, and then Juliana doubled down.—
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
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This cozy scent wraps you in a warm, comforting aroma.—
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
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Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.—
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
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The force of several thousand peacekeeping troops from South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania had been sent to eastern Congo by the SADC in 2023 to help the Congolese government pacify a mineral-rich region plagued by various insurgencies.—
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Like every Starbucks, this one has tables and chairs and coffee and pastries and a pacifying sort of vibe.—
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The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.—
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Since 1979, the United States has sought to contain or propitiate the regime in Tehran.—
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The improved league form will do something to mollify that, but only a bit.—
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Along those lines, a settlement should not be confused with a collective bargaining agreement, which pro teams and unionized employees extinguish or mollify a broader range of potential claims.—
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
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“Appease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appease. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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