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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
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
But in this special, out May 26, Birbiglia puts on the extra-long waders and squelches in.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 23 May 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
That tension, between tighter lending standards and rules that could unnecessarily squelch good deals, shows up clearly in the new treatment of equity rollovers.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
But in this special, out May 26, Birbiglia puts on the extra-long waders and squelches in.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 23 May 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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This outdated mentality fosters two counterproductive patterns: emotional repression, in which individuals suppress feelings, and emotional reactivity, where feelings are expressed impulsively and without regulation.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is currently burning with a slow rate of spread.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The crowd had just spent an entire overtime shushing each other.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But, when Lydia attempts to explain herself, Tina shushes her.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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And quite simply, the data does not back the wisecracks up.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In language as deft and muscular as Rosa’s team, Drexler captures the scent of the blood and the resin, every wisecrack and sob story, every flake of talc and gob of spit, every pimple and blackhead on the lady wrestlers’ thighs.—
Lauren Elkin,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell defended his department’s handling of recent protests, saying officers acted appropriately to quell unrest — pushing back against criticism about aggressive crowd control tactics used during demonstrations against President Trump’s immigration crackdown.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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President Donald Trump just announced a ceasefire between the Middle Eastern countries—potentially quelling oil market fears of Iran’s plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway to global oil trade.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Like Garrett Crochet the night before, a key to Dobbins’ success was silencing Aaron Judge.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The right to protest is constitutionally protected, and protests have the potential to become violent—consider how Trump is attempting to use the force of the state to silence dissent against his administration.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
Noun
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She’s always equipped with a sense of humor and a sharp retort.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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In another now-viral post, Sanders would clap back at the Detroit native, as well as Jacquees’ mother, with a fiery retort.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many of these women, though seemingly silent or subdued, speak volumes through their emotions and inner turmoil.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The overall market reaction to the attacks between the longtime regional foes has, admittedly, been fairly subdued since the strikes began late Thursday local time in New York.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Based on this week's Consumer Price Index (CPI), the impact has been relatively muted thus far.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Treasury auction also came after two inflation reports that showed the effect of tariffs has so far been muted.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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“Squelch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squelch. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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