as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
As for the possible future H-E-B, the company purchased the land at The Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch in March 2023 but has been mum about its plans.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Popularized by Starbucks after its launch in 2003, and since recreated by countless other coffee shops, supermarket brands, and home baristas, the PSL has become as synonymous with autumn as changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and mums.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In the months and weeks before the newest season dropped, FX was characteristically mum on just who the starry cast of AHS alums and newbies alike are playing.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2023
As for the possible future H-E-B, the company purchased the land at The Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch in March 2023 but has been mum about its plans.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024
Noun
The man was able to con his now-wife Ashley and convince his entire family to stay mum about his children who are very much not just sperm-donor kids.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Popularized by Starbucks after its launch in 2003, and since recreated by countless other coffee shops, supermarket brands, and home baristas, the PSL has become as synonymous with autumn as changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and mums.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
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Guam’s forests fell silent as 10 of the island's 12 forest-dwelling bird species vanished from the wild.Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Our families back home suffer, their cries for help echoing across borders while the world remains silent.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
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And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2023
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Recent controversies involving Bud Light beer and Target stores have only added to the angst.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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All dine-in dinners include soup or salad, a glass of wine or beer, and dessert (pumpkin pie or ice cream).Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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His mother was left to support the family, in part by selling home brews of two potent alcoholic beverages, chang’aa and busaa.Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
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The 18th Amendment, a federal law banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol that ratified in 1919, included home brew.Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
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While strange, the yeast performed well, producing a drinkable golden ale with a subtle spice and fruitiness.Emily Price, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The cherry limeade ale comes in a can whose multicolor design features a sparkling disco ball, a pair of purple hands in the shape of a heart and a description of the beer spelled out on beads strung in the style of friendship bracelets.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
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There are also pre-loaded, coffee-specific brew profiles based on their text-to-order coffee drop subscription.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew + Dark Academia A pumpkin cream cold brew and the dark academia decor trend are a match made in autumnal heaven.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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The history of malt liquor, and also Pabst Blue Ribbon.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
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No idea that malt liquor used to have an upscale association.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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