hushed; hushing; hushes
: to become quiet
Examples of hush in a Sentence
Verb
The woman in the seat behind me was trying to hush her baby.
The judge hushed the spectators.
The spectators hushed as the judge entered the courtroom.
Noun
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Exceptionally dark skies make his sleigh more visible, the snowpack amplifies even the softest of footsteps, and the winter hush and wide open spaces across this Montana ranch leave little room for secrets.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Bryant, who was mostly hushed about specific details to the investigation, said that a vehicle linked to McKee was seen arriving in the area of the Tepes' residence just before the killings are believed to have taken place, and leaving the area shortly after.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Beaches hush, balconies fill and for two minutes South Florida turns into a shared planetarium.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Exceptionally dark skies make his sleigh more visible, the snowpack amplifies even the softest of footsteps, and the winter hush and wide open spaces across this Montana ranch leave little room for secrets.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Enjoy An Intimate Night Out Wendy Altschuler Worth talking about, Atsumeru’s vibe is silky, velvety, and romantic, with ambient lighting, floor-to-ceiling drapes, interesting artwork, and a hush that envelops the dining room in anticipation.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hush. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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