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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
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
There was a nervous hush around the ground as medical staff treated him for several minutes.
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Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Noun
Sandstone walls fold and refold around you, glowing red and gold as the light shifts overhead, and the silence inside the canyon takes on a cathedral hush.
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Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
There was a nervous hush around the ground as medical staff treated him for several minutes.
—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
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Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
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Listening for survivors requires near-total silence, and time is running out more than three days after the two intensely destructive earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks.
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Casa Amor bombshell Alannah Keyser is breaking her silence after she was removed from Love Island USAseason eight when a video resurfaced of her using the N-word.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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The Social Security trust fund, which supports over 75 million Americans, is projected to dry up in 2032.
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By the time execution numbers drop, the creative pipeline dried up months ago.
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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.
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Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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On Israel, a lot of candidates have clammed up.
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The Arrested Development actor clammed up when Smartless cohost Jason Bateman brought up Arnett's ex-wife and their bathroom habits.
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Yet because tax law provides commercial property owners little incentive to redevelop, and high fees further punish anyone trying to build housing, the effect of these reforms has been muted.
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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