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
Claire Cohen, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a fashion trend, as high-end brands tend to keep mum on their sustainability efforts.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 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
Except there’s a huge difference between Pritt Sticking a few pictures into a notebook and waking up on your 16th birthday to your mum giving you somewhere north of 4,000 emails to read.
—Claire Cohen, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a fashion trend, as high-end brands tend to keep mum on their sustainability efforts.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
Adjective
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Their work resists gentrification's silent displacement and instead champions intentional design, historical reverence, and generational empowerment.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Plus, each drawer opens and closes smoothly thanks to the silent metal slide construction.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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More chaos, more laughs, more nappies and more...everything!—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 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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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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These beers were judged by more than 200 judges over 14 tasting sessions.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
24 May 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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Just pop them in the freezer until frozen, put one in your favorite bottle of ale, and enjoy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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But beer includes many beer styles and many flavor profiles, covering fruity sour beers, malty stouts, funky farmhouse ales and everything in between.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And a specialty coffee shop served matcha and cold brew with a menu in Chinese, English and Arabic.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Sweet Tea Mint Julep: No one wants a cloudy cocktail—add a bit of baking soda to the brew.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 May 2025
Noun
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She was nominated for multiple James Beard Awards and won one for an article on the legacy of the 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor.—
Charlotte Druckman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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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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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mum. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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