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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the National Guard was called in to help quell the late-night disturbances downtown
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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of
the principal held up her hand to quell the students so they could hear the urgent announcement
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Recent Examples of quelled
From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
These revelations have quelled any speculation that Paul might have been involved in providing information against Combs as part of a plea arrangement.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The 49ers then drove to the Rams’ 34-yard line, but Williams’ interception in the end zone quelled the threat.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
No family bickering is quelled faster than a movie night.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Once again, the danger had been quelled.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quelled
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After the Korean War, the dictatorship suppressed those who participated in the human-rights and labor movements, or who called for democracy, by labelling them as Communists.Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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The final report touted how its work resulted in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitting to Jordan that Facebook improperly bent to pressure from the Biden administration and suppressed content about COVID-19.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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In a cultural moment when subdued, probing prestige TV is king, Rivals, like Rupert and Declan, gives a middle fingers to it.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Globally, demand in the sector remains subdued due to oversupplies in the European market as well as high inventory levels in China.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cooper’s passing game involvement has been relatively muted as well.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Colors are muted and subtle, but brighter than on some rivals.David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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After the fire was extinguished, emergency medical personnel declared the woman dead at the scene.Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Quelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quelled. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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