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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
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Squabbling coaches — Tindall had put his fingers to his lips to hush Unai Emery after Duran’s departure, earning invective in response — added to the sense of renaissance.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The fall foliage that sets the hills ablaze come October has long scattered, rustling leaves underfoot giving way to the hush of snow.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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
Verb
Giddy with excitement over the end of season win, Biles posted a video of her and her friend after the game attempting to celebrate quietly while hushing and grinning ear to ear.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Squabbling coaches — Tindall had put his fingers to his lips to hush Unai Emery after Duran’s departure, earning invective in response — added to the sense of renaissance.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
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James finally broke the silence about the rumors that the Lakers trade for Luka Doncic could extend his career.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The fallout After days of silence, the resignations came swiftly beginning Thursday.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Tampa Bay housing market in Florida, which has exploded over the past few years, is finally starting to cool down, according to recent data showing that sellers in the region are increasingly accepting offers below the asking price in order to off-load their properties.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show is making Buick cool again.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Visiting Villa manager Unai Emery had earlier been left angered by the decision to send off Jhon Duran with Tindall later seen shushing the Spaniard in the technical area.—
Callum Davis,
The Athletic,
9 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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Ting Su; 2024; USA; 10 min Digitizing union newspapers in the quiet of a dark room, a filmmaker reflects on their relationship to labor. David (for now) | Dir.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The prime minister’s compound, which under its previous occupant buzzed with the activity of over 100 staff members, now has a library-like quiet, as Dr. Amarasuriya works with a staff of just a dozen.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If the lake were to completely dry up there would be a horror to behold.—
Dennis Hinkamp,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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The outreach doesn’t need to pattern itself after past cringe but must start carrying itself like its surrounding ecosystems could dry up with baffling speed and cruelty.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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So an impact from the new tariffs is unavoidable, but most analysts expect it to be muted.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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For instance, when Kobe Bryant was put into the Hall of Fame, in 2021, the celebration was muted considerably because of his death during a helicopter accident, in Jan. of 2020.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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