as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Recent Examples of mum
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
University presidents are staying mum on the issue to protect their institutions, according to reporting from The New York Times.
—Annie Sciacca, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The Orioles are mum on their secret sauce – there are plenty of theories – though some of their guiding principles aren’t necessarily groundbreaking.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Noun
Shannon is desperately searching for love in the shadow of her gangster father, Dylan (Riley), devoted mum Cat (Fraser), older brother Luke (Gribben) and the indomitable family matriarch, grandma Ollie (Duncan).
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
University presidents are staying mum on the issue to protect their institutions, according to reporting from The New York Times.
—Annie Sciacca, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
24 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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
Noun
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The deli has since expanded, adding a dining room and serving beer and wine along with the dinner menu.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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For $25, patrons can get bottomless draft beers from Harland Brewing’s Japanese lager and Sapporo’s pale ale.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Don’t let your homemade soda sit at room temperature too long if trying the home brew method.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cristeros is a re-release of one of their home brews.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In the back is a manual 10-barrel brewing system responsible for beer like Pop Art – a low-ABV ale with Oregon fruits – and Lost in the Stratus, a hazy IPA with late-harvest Nelson Sauvin hops.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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As a vegetarian, my go-to is a classic pretzel paired with our house blonde ale.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the homemade brews, four espresso samples were collected at three cafeterias and one laboratory workplace coffee machine.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2025
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The cocktails are offered alongside a list of local brews and wines from around the world.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On a frigid evening in January, two homeless men sat on a bench downtown, swilling malt liquor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Canned cocktails, drinks that include spirits like vodka, tequila or gin rather than the malt liquor base of popular seltzers, have begun to take market share in the ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage category.—
Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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