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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
Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Here’s a great piece from the week: Inside LA Librería’s new West Adams location, a hush falls over the thick crowd of multigenerational families.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
There is a blare of trumpets, and the murmur of more than five thousand people hushes sharply.
—Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Noun
Wendy’s Krabby Patty sauce is just as hush hush as Mr. Krabs’ secret formula.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Here’s a great piece from the week: Inside LA Librería’s new West Adams location, a hush falls over the thick crowd of multigenerational families.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
In its plush and hushed confines, Mellerio’s fifteenth generation owner, Laure-Isabelle Mellerio, the house’s first-ever female CEO greeted me with warmth.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
There is a blare of trumpets, and the murmur of more than five thousand people hushes sharply.
—Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
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Those who knew Mangione also sounded the alarm over his apparent silence in the weeks leading up to the shooting.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, North Korea's state media broke its silence on the crisis, highlighting the turmoil, though no unusual activities have been observed from the regime so far.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hotel employs energy-efficient lighting in its public areas, guest rooms, heating and cooling systems, and low-flush toilets.Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each eruption contributed to a gradual buildup of atmospheric dust, dimming sunlight and cooling the planet.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Back then, Mason was the kind of person who got excited about camera placement on a mountain to capture just the right shot as a downhill ski racer shushed past.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Other players use this tactic too, including Djokovic’s friend Nick Kyrgios (on many occasions), Sebastian Korda at this year’s Italian Open in Rome, and Taylor Fritz, who shushed an entire stadium after beating Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech at Roland Garros in 2023.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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Katie Ledecky’s Gold Medal Mind-Set Bidens Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Israeli news outlets break the quiet of the Sabbath to cover the release of four hostages.New York Times, New York Times, 8 June 2024
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But pandemic-era state and federal funds have dried up, and spending has continued to rise faster than collections, leading to the current structural imbalance.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a tough few years for the venture industry, with IPOs virtually drying up in late 2021 due, at the time, to rising inflation and interest rates.Ari Levy, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Setting boundaries and expectations If seeing all the happy, romantic holiday posts feels too difficult, taking a break from social media or muting certain accounts may help, Abrams said.Kristen Rogers, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trading profits, particularly in energy, have been muted across the industry as an extended period of volatility following the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has begun to subside.Bloomberg, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Couples and solo travelers would appreciate the serenity here, while families may want to request a room in the central or southern wings, which are closer to the kid-friendly amenities and restaurants.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The light shade of cyan is clean, calm and evokes serenity.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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Judges struggle to name favorite cheese Ask a judge to pick their favorite and most will clam up, dodge the question or offer a long, unranked list.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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