as in drying up
to stop talking
all of a sudden the suspect just dummied up and demanded the presence of an attorney
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Employment opportunities are drying up for many, and others learn from an early age not to talk about their feelings.
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Federal labor data shows job opening and hiring rates have tumbled from pandemic-era peaks, signaling that work opportunities are drying up.
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Less sweat-trapping than many synthetic jackets, the Oreus kept me from clamming up while ski-touring in five-degree temps and dissipated sweat quickly when worn after strenuous climbs.
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The audience is there in the flesh, shutting up and paying attention to your talent.
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The core Mom skills — listening, caring, advising; maybe a little nagging, maybe shutting up — never go away.
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There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.
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Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.
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The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
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“Dummying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dummying%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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