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as in to suppress
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
immediately squelched any signs of rebellion
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Recent Examples of squelch
Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
That could be the consequence of a Big Health Care economy where giants have squelched rivals.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2025
Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 1 Jan. 2023
So Secretary Rusk put a squelch on those missions.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2021
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Verb
The regime squelched the demonstration, but that only encouraged the local youth to take up the cause.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
That could be the consequence of a Big Health Care economy where giants have squelched rivals.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Finally, an electronic squelch.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 1 Jan. 2023
So Secretary Rusk put a squelch on those missions.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squelch
Verb
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So could a weight loss medication that blocks opiate receptors along with suppressing appetite be effective?—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider the scenario of deeper economic stagnation: a prolonged downturn could significantly delay the recovery of the housing sector, exacerbating affordability struggles, and suppressing new residential construction.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In his 2023 address, President Joe Biden was repeatedly met with heckles and boos from some Republican lawmakers, leading then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to shush them, according to CNN.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Duke did things to Illinois on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, in a 110-67 eyeful that wasn’t as close as the final score, to shush talk of a weak ACC potentially costing Cooper and the fighting Flaggs a No. 1 seed.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And outside of fighting, your companions are always ready to offer some welcome contextual wisecracks or pithy advice in all manner of situations.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Grace provides plenty of comic relief as the jittery prisoner who manages to make snarky wisecracks even while on the verge of dying.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But that didn't quell a web of alternative theories over the decades.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Authorities placed a ban on public demonstrations for four days in an attempt to quell any growing backlash to the arrests.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Middle East crisis — explained The report sparked a retort from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has deflected personal responsibility in the security failure.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The next day, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began his speech to the conference with a retort to Vance.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Medium-bodied this has excellent ripeness, very good acidity, subdued wood notes, medium-weight tannins and very good persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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After an initial burst of optimism upon Trump’s election, growth now looks to be more subdued.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit says San Diego Central Jail staff have routinely violated the facility’s policies by ignoring or muting intercom calls.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Squelch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squelch. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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