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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hush
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 June 2024
The hitmakers have kept details of the LP on the hush, but some special guests expected to appear on the album include Sting and Jelly Roll.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Following a rural family forced to perpetually hold its tongue lest it be ripped out by some very good listeners, John Krasinski’s 2018 sci-fi suspense contraption brought a refreshing hush to the big screen.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 June 2024
The hitmakers have kept details of the LP on the hush, but some special guests expected to appear on the album include Sting and Jelly Roll.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Over the past few years, it’s been mostly impossible to see Bob Dylan perform anywhere in America besides dark, hushed theaters where ushers dive on anyone that dares to take to a phone for even a split second.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
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The Skymaster was largely forgotten, at least in the official and public domain, creating a chasm of silence for the victims’ families.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Practice slowing down speech cadence and embracing silence as a tool for clarity and emphasis.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once cooled, frost with a homemade powdered sugar glaze. Get the recipe for Taylor Swift's Chai Tea Cookies What Do Chai Cookies Taste Like? Our recipe tasters unanimously loved this recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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But some economists question how much the big-ticket bills contributed to inflation, which reached a 40-year high during his time in office though has since cooled.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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In a sweet video shared on Instagram, the family could be seen hunkering down on a sectional couch, shushing each other and staring intently at their television screen as Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield announced the nominees.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The players did a lap of honour, with Bellingham celebrating with his team’s supporters and shushing the Barca fans.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
21 Apr. 2024
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But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2024
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Marketing blames sales for not closing leads, sales blames marketing for poor quality leads, and accounts blames everyone when the cash flow dries up.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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When the summer dry season begins, all of that grass and brush dries up.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the four years since the insurrection, both the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have been muted in their activity, researchers who study the groups told USA TODAY.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Think of the serenity and Belle Epoque styling of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc meeting the sophistication and exclusivity of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo rolled into a superyacht.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For serenity and spiritual attunement A stunning crystal known for its serene properties, celestite makes a perfect companion for Aquarius’ peace of mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Although regulations may usher in more urgency for sustainable action, the laws rolling out around transparent claims could lead to companies clamming up about their initiatives to avoid potential greenwashing penalties.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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While Lydia wallows in the residual pain, Paul has clammed up.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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