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dumbs

present tense third-person singular of dumb
as in quiets
to stop the noise or speech of the terrible news dumbed her for a long moment, and then she burst into tears

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Verb
  • When that kind of listening behavior scales up across an entire population, and audiences are spread thin, the cultural conversation quiets.
    Jonathan Garrett, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
  • His replacement stands at the front of the room and quiets the audience before kicking off another presentation.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Robinson is the favorite to start, which would mean Towns sliding over to power forward, which mutes some of his offensive superpowers.
    New York Times, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The host mutes everyone upon entry.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Someone on her team silences the chatter like a classroom teacher and urges everyone to search.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Strong, steady performance silences speculation better than any defense.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Users who prefer the safety net offer can bet up to $1,000 on any market and bet a bonus refund if their bet settles as a loss.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Wilmington, North Carolina During the fall months, Wilmington settles into its natural coastal rhythm.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Dumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbs. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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