A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CALM

Mon, 8 Sep '25
Like the proverbial period before a storm
Sun, 5 Jan '25
Pacify
Sun, 4 Feb '24
Soothe
Sat, 25 Feb '23
Pacific
Sun, 21 Aug '22
Like suboptimal kite-flying weather
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Completely zen
Tue, 12 Jan '21
Placid